Thomas Nelson
| Thomas Nelson | ||
| South Dakota State Senate District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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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Nelson is the Mayor of Lead, South Dakota. He joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 31st district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson has been assigned to 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 is opposed in the Republican primary on June 5 by Bob Ewing.[1]
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). [2]
Nelson raised $55,913 for his campaign while Griffith raised $20,114. [3]
| 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
2008
Nelson raised $55,913 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[4]
| 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 |
External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Bio from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry Apa |
South Dakota Senate District 31 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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