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John Nelson, Nebraska Legislator
| John Nelson | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $46/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chief Deputy, Douglas County Election Commissioner, Omaha, | ||
| 1970-1978 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Geneva High School | |
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1957 | |
| J.D. | Creighton University, 1964 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1957-1960 | |
| Service branch | United States Naval Reserve | |
| Years of service | 1964-1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 29, 1935 | |
| Place of birth | Geneva, NE | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born December 29, 1935 in Geneva, Nebraska, Senator Nelson received his B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1957, and his J.D. from Creighton Law School in 1964. He is also a retired officer in the United States Navy Reserve, attaining the rank of Commander.
Nelson is an attorney by trade, focusing his practice on estate planning and small business law. [1]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Nelson was re-elected to the 6th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Todd Frazier.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 6 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Nelson
|
5,031 | |||
| Todd Frazier | 2,896 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Nelson won election to the 6th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Lynne Anderson.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 6 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Nelson
|
6,781 | |||
| Lynne Anderson | 4,328 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Nelson is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Nelson raised a total of $129,315 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 21, 2013.[4]
| John Nelson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 6 |  |
$923 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 6 |  |
$47,357 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 6 | |
$17,615 | |
| 2006 | Nebraska State Senate, District 6 | |
$63,420 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $129,315 | |||
2012
Nelson was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $923.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Nelson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| AFLAC | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $923 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Nelson won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $47,357.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Nelson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $3,714 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,764 | |||
| Nebraska Cooperative Council | $2,200 | |||
| Associated General Contractors Of Nebraska | $2,134 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,357 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Nelson was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $17,615.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Nelson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $1,929 | |||
| Reynolds American, Inc. | $1,500 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 | |||
| First National of Nebraska | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $1,350 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $17,615 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Nelson won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $63,420.
| Nebraska State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Nelson's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Nelson, John E. | $12,500 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $6,000 | |||
| Greater Omaha Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | |||
| Sandhills PAC | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $63,420 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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- Save the VA prepares for next step - Rapid City Journal
- Today in History - May 21 - mysask.com (press release)
- Snowe Plans to Fix Washington from the Outside In - The Fiscal Times
- Grounded: NE lawmakers not ready to buy governor's airplane - Kansas Watchdog
- Senators override Heineman's veto of retirement plan bill - Omaha World-Herald
- Lawmakers override teacher retirement veto - Lincoln Journal Star
- Johanns sees farm bill flaws as fixable - Lincoln Journal Star
- Nebraska death penalty bill dead for the year - Sioux City Journal
- Late nights bring harsh words in Nebraska Legislature - Omaha World-Herald
- Top of the class for May 19 - Rapid City Journal
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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
Personal
Nelson is currently married to Judy Nelson with three children.
External links
- John Nelson's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
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Nebraska State Senate District 6 2007–present |
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