John Nelson, Nebraska Legislator
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| John Nelson | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 6 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Attorney / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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John Nelson (1935-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 6. He was first elected in 2006.
Background
Born December 29, 1935 in Geneva, Nebraska, Senator Nelson is a graduate of Graduate Graduate of Geneva High School; University of Nebraska - Lincoln (B.A.), 1957; Creighton Law School, (J.D.), 1964. He is also a retired officer in the United States Navy Reserve, attaining the rank of Commander.
He is an attorney by occupation, focusing his practice on estate planning and small business law. [1]
John Nelson is currently married to Judy Nelson with three children.
Education
John Nelson graduated from Geneva High School, earned his Bachelors degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1957, and his Juris Doctor from Creighton Law School in 1964.
Professional Experience
John Nelson formerly served as a U.S. naval officer and served in the navy for three years, with his service beginning in 1957. Nelson also has professional experience as an attorney.
Political Experience
John Nelson began his political experience in 1964 by joining the Douglas County Young Republicans until 1970, when he became the chief deputy of the Douglas County Election Commissioner. In 1974, he joined the Nebraska Republican State Central Committee and his service in all three positions ended in 1978. In 2006, he joined the Nebraska State Legislature.
Organizations
John Nelson is currently involved in a number of organizations, including Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, Historic Chelsea Township Cemetery, Omaha Toastmasters Club 229, Kiwanis Club of Omaha, Inc., First Presbyterian Church, chancel choir and trustee, Nebraska State and Omaha Bar Associations, General Practice Section Committee, and Omaha Lawyer Referral Committee. Nelson was formerly involved with Innocents Society, chief deputy election commissioner, Douglas County, Omaha Central High School Parent-Educator-Pupil organization, Central High School Foundation, Nebraska Department of Labor, and the Douglas County and State Republican Central Committees.
Committees
John Nelson currently serves on the Appropriations Committee.
Contact information
Sen. John Nelson
District 6
Room 2028
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2714
Email: jnelson@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
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