John Nelson, Nebraska Legislator

John Nelson
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

John Nelson (b. December 29, 1935) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 6 since 2007. He served as Executive Board Vice Chair in the 2011-2012 session.

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.

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.

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.

Nebraska State Senate, District 6 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
John Nelson		6,781
Lynne Anderson		4,328

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, a year in which Nelson was up for re-election, he collected $47,357 in donations.

His largest contributors in 2010 were:

Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to John Nelson, Nebraska Legislator'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

2008

In 2008, a year he was not up for re-election, Nelson collected $17,615 in donations.

His five largest contributors in 2008 were:

Donor	Amount
Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry	$1,929
Reynolds American	$1,500
Union Pacific Railroad	$1,500
First National of Nebraska	$1,500
Nebraska Bankers Association	$1,350

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• Kelly: Omaha is tops in US for least financial stress - Omaha World-Herald
• Johanns sees farm bill flaws as fixable - Fremont Tribune - Fremont Tribune
• Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies - NTV
• Senators override Heineman's veto of retirement plan bill - Omaha World-Herald
• Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson - NTV
• Grounded: NE lawmakers not ready to buy governor's airplane - Kansas Watchdog
• Lawmakers override teacher retirement veto - Lincoln Journal Star
• State plane study advances - Lincoln Journal Star
• Nebraska death penalty bill dead for the year - Sioux City Journal - Sioux City Journal
• New faces in Nebraska's Legislature may turn tide on capital punishment - Scottsbluff Star Herald

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

Suggest a link

• John Nelson's official Nebraska State legislature website
• Project Vote Smart biographical profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Nebraska State Senate District 6 2007–present	Succeeded by NA