Thomas Nelson
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| Thomas Nelson | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 31 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Term limits | Four terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor of Lead, South Dakota | ||
| 2002-2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | South Dakota State University, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 30, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Lead, SD | |
| Profession | Manager, Best Western Hickok House | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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At the end of his term, Nelson was the mayor of the City of Lead.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Energy Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Chair
- Local Government Committee, South Dakota State Senate
- Retirement Laws Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Vice Chair
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Retirement Laws Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections
2012
Nelson ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 31. Nelson was defeated by Bob Ewing in the Republican primary on June 5.[2][3]
| South Dakota State Senate District 31 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bob Ewing |
62% | 1,602 |
| Thomas R. Nelson Incumbent | 38% | 980 |
| Total Votes | 2,582 | |
2010
Nelson ran for re-election to the 31st District Seat in 2010. He defeated Nyla Griffith (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 31 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Nelson (D)
|
5,824 | 59.46% | ||
| Nyla Griffith (D) | 3,970 | 40.54% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Nelson won election to the 31st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Nyla Griffith (D). [4]
Nelson raised $55,913 for his campaign while Griffith raised $20,114. [5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Nelson (R)
|
6,159 | 54.21% | ||
| Nyla Griffith (D) | 5,202 | 45.79% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Nelson received $24,616 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[6]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Nelson's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
| Bergh, Keith B | $1,000 |
| Brennan, Chuck | $1,000 |
| South Dakota Beer Wholesalers Association | $600 |
| Independent Community Bankers Of South Dakota | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,616 |
2008
Nelson raised $55,913 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Blank | $10,000 |
| Thomas Nelson | $6,440 |
| Kermit Stell | $5,000 |
| Lawrence County Republican Party | $3,472 |
| South Dakota Republican Party | $3,141 |
| Senate Republican Campaign Committee of South Dakota | $1,500 |
| Ryan Wordeman | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Thomas Nelson News Feed
- Top of the class for May 19 - Rapid City Journal - Rapid City Journal
- USA Today founder honored at memorial service - Columbus Dispatch
- Great Plains AP Broadcast Contest winners - Valley News Live
- The Herseth Sandlin debt settlement - Rapid City Journal - Rapid City Journal (blog)
- Open Democratic Senate Seats Again Give Big Opportunity For GOP, Or Not - NPR (blog)
- Sen. Bill Nelson says he won't run for Florida governor - MSNBC
- MidAmerican Energy announces $1.9 billion wind generation expansion - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- The Week That Kicked Off The Battle For The Senate - National Journal
- Reaction to the death of USA TODAY founder Al Neuharth - USA TODAY
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External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Bio from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ City of Lead, South Dakota, "City Staff & Employees," retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 31
- ↑ District 31 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Thomas Nelson
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jerry Apa |
South Dakota Senate District 31 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Ewing (R) |
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