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Rick Nelson
| Rick Nelson | ||
 | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 87 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cumberland College, 1976 | |
| Master's | Eastern Kentucky University, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 11, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Black Star, KY | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Nelson's professional experience includes working as a retired teacher in the Bell County School System.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor and Industry, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor and Industry, Chair | ||||
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Nelson won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 87. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Joshua D. Howard (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 87, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Rick Nelson Incumbent |
69.6% | 8,860 | |
| Republican | Joshua Howard | 30.4% | 3,875 | |
| Total Votes | 12,735 | |||
2010
Nelson's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Barry Carnes. According to official results, Nelson defeated Carnes by a margin of 9,202 to 2,669. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 87 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rick Nelson (D)
|
9,202 | |||
| Barry Carnes (R) | 2,669 | |||
Nelson ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nelson was re-elected to the 87th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] He raised $13,235 for his campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 87 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rick Nelson (D)
|
9,334 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Nelson raised $39,676 in contributions. [6]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Nelson collected $13,235 in donations.[7]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 502 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $600 |
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $600 |
| Kentucky Association of Realtors | $500 |
Personal
Nelson and his wife, Inetta, have one child.[8] He is a member of Gideons International, Kentucky Education Association, National Rifle Association (NRA), and the West Cumberland Avenue Baptist Church.[9]
Recent news
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Rick Nelson News Feed
- Not So Solid South: Democratic Party Survives In Rural Elliott County, Kentucky - Huffington Post
- HUFFPOST HILL - The Sequester Hates Your Mom - Huffington Post
- Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame honors its inductees for 2013 - The Daily News Journal
- 2013 TN Radio Hall of Fame Class Inducted in Murfreesboro - Wgnsradio
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Rick Nelson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 1998
References
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, House candidate list
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Official Kentucky general election results
- ↑ 2008 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky House of Representatives, 2008 Money raised
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Rick Nelson
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nelson
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