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Jason Nelson
| Jason Nelson | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 87 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jason Nelson is a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 87th District since 2008. He previously served as the legislative liaison to the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Frank Keating's office was Keating was the Governor of Oklahoma.
Nelson owns a public relations firm and a wood furniture building, repair and restoration business. He and his wife, Lori, have two children: Benjamin and Grace.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Budget | ||||
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Common Education | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Common Education | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
Elections
2012
Nelson ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 87. Nelson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and defeated Nick Singer in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jason Nelson Incumbent |
55.3% | 7,052 | |
| Democratic | Nick Singer | 44.7% | 5,692 | |
| Total Votes | 12,744 | |||
2010
Nelson won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He defeated Dana Orwig (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jason Nelson (R)
|
5,147 | |||
| Dana Orwig (D) | 4,369 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nelson was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[4] $142,375 was raised for this campaign.[5]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| JASON NELSON (R)
|
6,939 | |||
| DANA ORWIG (D) | 6,753 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Nelson was up for re-election, he collected $163,660 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jason Nelson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Oklahoma Public Employees Association | $6,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Business Alliance | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Business Council | $5,000 |
| Meinders, Herman | $5,000 |
| Devon Energy | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $163,660 |
2008
In 2008, Nelson collected $142,375 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NELSON, JASON | $7,000 |
| MEINDERS, HERMAN | $5,000 |
| TATOM, JOHN H | $5,000 |
| CHICKASAW NATION | $5,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY | $5,000 |
| GROW OKLAHOMA PAC | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA CITY BUSINESS COUNCIL | $5,000 |
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Representative Nelson's LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board - Unofficial 2012 primary results
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, Unofficial Results
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ "2008 campaign contributions"
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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