Jon Nelson

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Jon Nelson
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North Dakota House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent
In office
1996 - Present
Term ends
December 1, 2016
Years in position 17
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$152/day
Per diemUp to $1,351/month for lodging
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected1996
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
Term limitsN/A
Personal
ProfessionFarmer
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Jon Nelson is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 14. He was first elected to the chamber in 1996 and represented District 7 until 2012.

Biography

Nelson attended Minot State University and North Dakota State University-Bottineau. He is a farmer.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013
Appropriations

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committee:

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Nelson ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 14. Nelson and incumbent Robin Weisz defeated Duane DeKrey in the Republican primary on June 12. They were unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgRobin Weisz Incumbent 50.9% 5,364
     Republican Green check mark.jpgJon Nelson Incumbent 49.1% 5,166
Total Votes 10,530

2010

See also: North Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2010

Jon Nelson won re-election to one of two seats in District 7 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Dick Anderson (R) and Nelson defeated Marie Marshall (D) and Cindy Shattuck (D).[4] The election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]

North Dakota State House, District 7
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Jon Nelson (R) 3,110
Green check mark.jpg Dick Anderson (R) 2,822
Marie Marshall (D) 2,305
Cindy Shattuck (D) 2,251

2006

On November 7, 2006, Nelson won election by finishing 2nd out of 4 candidates for District 7 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[6]

North Dakota House of Representatives, District 7
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Jon Nelson (R) 2,718
Green check mark.jpg Arlo Schmidt (D-NPL) 2,959
Tom Bodine (R) 2,358

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Nelson is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Nelson raised a total of $30,802 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[7]

Jon Nelson's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 North Dakota State House, District 14 Won $1,975
2010 North Dakota State House, District 7 Won $10,551
2008 North Dakota State House, District 7 Not up for election $0
2006 North Dakota State House, District 7 Won $13,725
2002 North Dakota State House, District 7 Won $4,201
1998 North Dakota State House, District 7 Won $350
Grand Total Raised $30,802

Nelson won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $1,975.

Nelson won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $10,551.

Nelson was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $0.

Nelson won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $13,725.

Nelson won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $4,201.

Nelson won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Nelson raised a total of $350.


Personal

Nelson and his wife, Shirley, have three children. They currently reside in Rugby, North Dakota.

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