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John Nelson (Nebraska)
John E. Nelson (b. December 29, 1935) is the former Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. He was appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman (R) on September 29, 2014, to fill the office left vacant by former Lt. Governor Lavon Heidemann's (R) resignation.[1] Nelson remained in the role until January 8, 2015, when Mike Foley (R) was sworn in.
Nelson was a member member of the Nebraska State Legislature, representing District 6 from 2006 to September 29, 2014. He resigned following his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.
Biography
Nelson earned his B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1957 and his J.D. from Creighton Law School in 1964. His professional experience has included working as an attorney. Nelson has also worked as United States Navy Reserve officer, attaining the rank of Commander before retiring; he also served three years in the United States Navy.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Nelson was re-elected to the 6th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Todd Frazier.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 6 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Nelson
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5,031 | |||
| Todd Frazier | 2,896 | |||
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Nelson won election to the 6th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Lynne Anderson.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 6 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Nelson
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6,781 | |||
| Lynne Anderson | 4,328 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[5]
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Voices for Children in Nebraska: Legislative Report Card – 103rd Legislature
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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Personal
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Nelson and his wife, Judith, have had three children. He has been involved in a number of organizations, including the Omaha Toastmasters Club #229, Kiwanis Club of Omaha, Inc., Nebraska State and Omaha Bar Associations, Omaha Lawyer Referral Committee, and the Central
High School Foundation.[6]
See also
- Nebraska State Senate
- Legislature Committees
- Nebraska state legislative districts
- Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
- Lieutenant Governor
External links
- Office of the Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Omaha.com, "Heineman chooses Omaha Sen. John Nelson as lieutenant governor," accessed September 29, 2014
- ↑ Unicameral Update, "Nelson turns interest in law into legislative service," accessed January 26, 2007
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2006 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "John Nelson's Biography," July 8, 2021
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lavon Heidemann (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska September 29, 2014-2015 |
Succeeded by Mike Foley (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 6 2007–September 29, 2014 |
Succeeded by Joni Craighead |
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