David Nelson (Oregon)
David Nelson (b. August 6, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 29 from 1996 until his retirement in 2013.
Nelson served as a County Attorney for Pondera County, Montana, from 1971 to 1975. He served as Senate Majority Leader in 2001.
Biography
Nelson earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Oregon in 1964 and his J.D. from the University of Montana in 1967. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and wheat farmer.
Committee assignments
2011
- Joint Legislative Audits and Information Management and Technology Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Legislative Counsel
- Joint Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State Legislature
2010
- Emergency Board Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State Legislature
Elections
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Nelson did not run for re-election in 2012.
2008
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Nelson won re-election to the 29th District in the Oregon State Senate. Nelson had no challenger.[1][2]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Nelson and his wife, Alice, have three children.
Recent news
See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
Footnotes
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon State Senate District 29 1997–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Hansell (R) |
