Jason Nelson (Oklahoma)
Jason Nelson is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 87 from 2008 to 2016. He served as Floor Leader. He previously served as Deputy Majority Floor Leader.
Nelson did not seek re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2016.
Nelson served as the legislative liaison to the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Frank Keating's office when Keating was the Governor of Oklahoma.
Biography
Nelson's professional experience includes owning a public relations firm and a wood furniture building, repair and restoration business.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rules, Vice-Chair |
| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Children, Youth & Family Services |
| • Common Education |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Calendar |
| • Common Education |
| • Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Common Education |
| • Human Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016. Incumbent Jason Nelson (R) did not seek re-election.
Collin Walke defeated Bruce Lee Smith and Elle Collins in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 87 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Collin Walke |
47.96% | 6,474 | |
| Republican | Bruce Lee Smith | 44.77% | 6,043 | |
| Libertarian | Elle Collins | 7.27% | 981 | |
| Total Votes | 13,498 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Collin Walke defeated Kelly Meredith in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Collin Walke |
50.66% | 965 | |
| Democratic | Kelly Meredith | 49.34% | 940 | |
| Total Votes | 1,905 | |||
Bruce Lee Smith defeated Edward William Granger and Bo Broadwater in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 87 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bruce Lee Smith |
61.73% | 1,092 | |
| Republican | Edward William Granger | 27.76% | 491 | |
| Republican | Bo Broadwater | 10.51% | 186 | |
| Total Votes | 1,769 | |||
2014
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Incumbent Jason Nelson was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Collin Walke was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Nelson defeated Walke in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Nelson Incumbent |
53.1% | 4,406 | |
| Democratic | Collin Walke | 46.9% | 3,887 | |
| Total Votes | 8,293 | |||
2012
Nelson ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 87. Nelson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and defeated Nick Singer in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Nelson Incumbent |
55.3% | 7,052 | |
| Democratic | Nick Singer | 44.7% | 5,692 | |
| Total Votes | 12,744 | |||
2010
Nelson won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He defeated Dana Orwig (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12][13][14][15]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jason Nelson (R)
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5,147 | |||
| Dana Orwig (D) | 4,369 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nelson was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[16] $142,375 was raised for this campaign.[17]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 87 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| JASON NELSON (R)
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6,939 | |||
| DANA ORWIG (D) | 6,753 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
- Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: 2016 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to growth and development of the Oklahoma City region.
- Research Institute for Economic Development: 2016 Reid Report
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Oklahoma Sierra Club: 2016 Environmental Report Card
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.
2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
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2013
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In 2013, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to May 24.
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2012
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In 2012, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 6 to May 25.
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2011
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In 2011, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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Personal
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Nelson and his wife, Lori, have two children: Benjamin and Grace.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Jason Nelson on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008
- Representative Nelson's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Jason Nelson," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Primary Election Results— June 26, 2012," July 6, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Runoff Primary Election Results— August 28, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "General Election Results— November 6, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Trebor Worthen (R) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 87 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by Collin Walke (D) |
