Rick Nelson (Kentucky)
Rick G. Nelson (b. June 11, 1954) from Middlesboro, Ky is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 87 from 2001 to 2018.
Nelson was the Democratic nominee for Kentucky Treasurer in the 2015 elections. He filed to run for treasurer on November 20, 2014, and won the primary held on May 19, 2015. Nelson lost to Republican nominee Allison Ball in the general election.[1][2]
Biography
Nelson was a teacher in the Bell County School System.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Tourism and Outdoor Recreation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Labor and Industry, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry, Co-Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry, Chair |
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Rick Nelson did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Incumbent Rick Nelson defeated Chad Shannon in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 87 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 87, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Rick Nelson Incumbent |
51.50% | 7,224 | |
| Republican | Chad Shannon | 48.50% | 6,804 | |
| Total Votes | 14,028 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Rick Nelson ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 87, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rick Nelson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Chad Shannon ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 87 Republican primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 87, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chad Shannon (unopposed) | |
2015
- See also: Kentucky Treasurer election, 2015
General election
Republican Allison Ball defeated Democrat Rick Nelson in the 2015 Kentucky Treasurer election.[7]
| Treasurer, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Allison Ball |
60.5% | 571,455 | |
| Democrat | Rick Nelson | 39.5% | 372,416 | |
| Total Votes | 943,871 | |||
| Election results via Kentucky Secretary of State | ||||
Primary election
Nelson defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary held on May 19, 2015.[2]
| Kentucky Treasurer Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Rick Nelson |
27.2% | 44,397 | ||
| Neville Blakemore | 22.4% | 36,663 | ||
| Richard Henderson | 20.1% | 32,914 | ||
| Jim Glenn | 19.1% | 31,146 | ||
| Daniel Grossberg | 11.2% | 18,284 | ||
| Total Votes | 163,404 | |||
| Election results via Kentucky State Board of Elections. | ||||
Race background
Debate over necessity of treasurer's office
Term-limited incumbent Todd Hollenbach (D) and former Republican candidate Jon Larson publicly debated the responsibilities of the Kentucky state treasurer's office. Hollenbach argued that his office saved taxpayers $103.2 million over eight years through the state's investment commission and generated $86 million per year through involvement on the state's lottery board. He also pointed to the office's role in reconnecting unclaimed property with rightful owners in all 120 counties in Kentucky through public events.[8]
Larson suggested that the treasurer's duties could be transferred to the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, which already handled accounting of some state dollars. He countered Hollenbach's arguments about savings and revenue generation by noting that the cabinet could appoint other officials to these boards at lower costs. The treasurer's office had an annual budget of $3 million in 2015, representing the smallest financial impact of Kentucky's constitutional offices.[8]
There was a Republican led effort to abolish the treasurer's office. Melinda Wheeler, the 2007 Republican candidate for treasurer, lost to Hollenbach by 15% while campaigning on the abolition of the office. Larson previously sought to abolish the Fayette County judge executive's office, where he served from 2010 to 2014.[8]
Candidate survey
Ballotpedia sent a four-question survey to all filed candidates for the treasurer's election in 2015. This section gathered responses by candidates as they were submitted to the website.
Neville Blakemore
1. Why are you qualified to be the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
As a small business owner with over two decades of management experience, I know how to balance a checkbook and lead a team—this experience is critical when it comes to balancing Kentucky’s checkbook, managing unclaimed property and maximizing the efficiency of the office. The biggest opportunity for the next Treasurer to have an impact is through serving on seven key boards--including the Lottery, Teachers Retirement, Student Loan Corporation and State Investment Commission. These boards make real decisions about how we spend taxpayer dollars, and Kentuckians need a Treasurer to engage in these issues. My strong track record as a business leader and an active community board member gives me the tools to be a strong advocate and a fierce watchdog for Kentucky students, seniors, teachers and all taxpayers. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Melanie McCormick (2015)[10] | ||
2. What is the most important issue facing the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
Helping stabilize the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System is the critical challenge facing our next Treasurer. Protecting the commitments we’ve made to retired teachers while finding a sustainable path forward requires a Treasurer with extensive experience balancing a checkbook and meeting the fiscal responsibilities of a large organization. I will fight to protect both the teachers and taxpayers as we reform the system. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Melanie McCormick (2015)[10] | ||
3. If elected, what do you hope to accomplish during your first term in office?
| “ |
The first priority for the Treasurer has to be managing the day to day responsibilities: balancing the checkbook and returning unclaimed property. I’ll do this in an effective, transparent way, giving Kentuckians honest answers about where their tax dollars go. The independently-elected Treasurer can and should be a watchdog and advocate on behalf of the people of Kentucky. Next, we must find a solution to our pension problems, and this starts with finding a path forward on teachers’ retirement. The Treasurer can’t do it alone, but I will work to find a real and lasting solution—and as an independently elected official, I’ll use the independent office and independent platform to bring people together and take action. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Melanie McCormick (2015)[10] | ||
4. Where do you stand on proposals to eliminate the treasurer's office?
| “ |
As your next Treasurer, I will certainly use technology to streamline the day-to-day duties of the office. More importantly, technology today can be used to enhance public awareness and ensure transparency. We should invest in fraud protection software and real time, public, online access to Kentucky’s checkbook so we can hold our leaders accountable for their spending decisions. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Melanie McCormick (2015)[10] | ||
Richard Henderson
1. Why are you qualified to be the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
I was mayor of Jeffersonville from 2003-2007. As mayor, I managed a $2 million dollar budget that included the water company, parks system, road system, senior citizens and economic development. I served as state representative from the 74th district including Montgomery, Powell and Wolfe counties from 2007-2014. I served on:
|
” |
| —Email with Richard Henderson (2015)[11] | ||
2. What is the most important issue facing the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
There are three very important issues facing the next state treasurer: Accountability of monies spent, serving on all boards looking out for the stakeholders and citizens first. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Richard Henderson (2015)[11] | ||
3. If elected, what do you hope to accomplish during your first term in office?
| “ |
My plan is to set up permanent regional volunteer offices for unclaimed property and also add updated quarterly printouts of unclaimed property to send out to county office holders, city officials, state representatives, senators, civic groups and community activists in hopes of returning most if not all property to our citizens of this great commonwealth. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Richard Henderson (2015)[11] | ||
4. Where do you stand on proposals to eliminate the treasurer's office?
| “ |
The office of state treasurer should never be eliminated. This office gives a separation of powers within the executive branch of state government. If it is abolished then it would become a governor appointed position. Therefore not saving any money. It could also allow the unclaimed property be swept up by the executive or legislative budgets and used to fill in shortfalls in revenue instead of being returned to its rightful owners. Your future treasurer should fight for this position to remain a constitutional office. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Richard Henderson (2015)[11] | ||
Kenny Imes
1. Why are you qualified to be the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
I feel that I am the most qualified candidate for state Treasurer by virtue of both my integrity, experience and common sense in private business, public administration and legislative experience. I have owned and operated seven private companies and supervised and employed over 150 people. As a state cabinet deputy secretary and Commissioner I have supervised over 2,000 state employees and 11 divisions while at the same time basically serving as a CEO, a CFO and CAO of the cabinet all uniquely qualifying me to serve as the Commonwealth's Treasurer. In every instance the budget was balanced and the businesses were profitable. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Kenny Imes (2015)[12] | ||
2. What is the most important issue facing the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
There are really two important issues facing the next state Treasurer. One is the constitutional obligation to be the public's 'watchdog' over the state's treasury. The Treasurer should be constantly vigilant on behalf of the taxpayer and do everything in the power of the office to be as transparent and see that the public has eyes on where every tax dollar is spent. Second, the state Treasurer sits on the investment boards for all the state sponsored and backed pension systems. It is imperative that the Treasurer take an active role of leadership in that capacity and in concert with the General Assembly and the Finance Cabinet make much wiser investment decisions based on sound judgement, experience and common financial sense. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Kenny Imes (2015)[12] | ||
3. If elected, what do you hope to accomplish during your first term in office?
| “ |
First of all I would show up for work and not be trying to use the office for political ladder climbing. I would bring 40+ years of private, public and legislative experience to the office for the benefit of all the citizens and taxpayers of Kentucky and provide a level of openness and transparency that has been so lacking heretofore. I will especially view with a critical eye the warrants issued for state checks especially those of a 'no-bid' or personal service contract nature. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Kenny Imes (2015)[12] | ||
4. Where do you stand on proposals to eliminate the treasurer's office?
| “ |
I am completely opposed to any and all efforts to abolish the office is state Treasurer. The Treasurer was put into the state's Constitution as the public's safeguard and watchdog over the public's monies and treasurey. The functions of the office would still have to be done and I can't foresee any savings in dollars or staffing requirements. I truly believe it is the public's best interest to have an elected Treasurer that keeps a check and balance within the Executive officers of the Commonwealth. The potential for abuse or corruption would be astronomically higher if the Treasurer's duties were placed under an appointee who would serve at the pleasure of a Governor rather than elected by the public. I really believe it is in the public interest that the Treasurer write the Governor's paycheck rather than the Governor's writing the Treasurer's paycheck. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Kenny Imes (2015)[12] | ||
Rick Nelson
1. Why are you qualified to be the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
I believe I am the most qualified because of my 15 year general assembly experience. Every two years we vote on multi-billion dollar budgets, and my 29 year career as a public school teacher gives me the experience to be able to manage employees and planning. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Rick Nelson (2015)[13] | ||
2. What is the most important issue facing the next Treasurer of Kentucky?
| “ |
The treasurer sits on the Kentucky Teachers Retirement Board that represents over 165,000 active and retired teachers. The system is now at 53% funded. Work needs to be done to address that situation. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Rick Nelson (2015)[13] | ||
3. If elected, what do you hope to accomplish during your first term in office?
| “ |
Make sure that the office spends its budget wisely. I also plan on visiting each Kentucky high school to teach classes on financial literacy, which the treasurer office is responsible for. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Rick Nelson (2015)[13] | ||
4. Where do you stand on proposals to eliminate the treasurer's office?
| “ |
It would be a bad idea. If the governor appointed the treasurer they could order them to do as that governor wanted concerning money matters. The treasurer needs to be independent to be a watchdog for the taxpayers. [9] |
” |
| —Email with Rick Nelson (2015)[13] | ||
Polls
General election
| Kentucky Treasurer | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Rick Nelson (D) | Allison Ball (R) | Undecided | Margin of error | Sample size | ||||||||||||||
| SurveyUSA/Bluegrass Poll July 22-28, 2015 | 36% | 33% | 31% | +/-3.8 | 685 | ||||||||||||||
| Public Policy Polling June 18-21, 2015 | 32% | 41% | 26% | +/-2.9 | 1,108 | ||||||||||||||
| AVERAGES | 34% | 37% | 28.5% | +/-3.35 | 896.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
Republican primary
| Kentucky Treasurer, Republican Primary | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Allison Ball (R) | Jon Larson (R) | Kenny Imes (R) | Undecided | Margin of error | Sample size | |||||||||||||
| Triumph Campaigns March 24, 2015 | 16.7% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 62.7% | +/-4 | 601 | |||||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical match-ups
| Kentucky Treasurer, Ball v. Nelson | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Rick Nelson (D) | Allison Ball (R) | Undecided | Margin of error | Sample size | ||||||||||||||
| Gravis Marketing January 5-6, 2015 | 32% | 34% | 35% | +/-4 | 608 | ||||||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
Campaign finance
First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $310,779.34 and spent a total of $140,706.65 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on May 5, 2015.[14]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
Neville Blakemore  |
Kentucky Treasurer | $195,315.84 | $136,056.50 | $92,991.29 | $238,381.05 |
| James Glenn, Jr. |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $70,751.42 | $11,687.58 | $59,063.84 |
Kenny Imes  |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $47,345.42 | $8,757.48 | $38,587.94 |
| Allison Ball |
Kentucky Treasurer | $17,071.16 | $23,330.00 | $8,896.64 | $31,504.52 |
| Daniel Grossberg |
Kentucky Treasurer | $1,872.61 | $20,311.00 | $12,733.00 | $9,450.61 |
| Jon Larson |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $6,450.00 | $431.00 | $6,019.00 |
| Richard Henderson |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $4,035.00 | $2,813.95 | $1,221.05 |
| Rick Nelson |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $2,500.00 | $2,395.71 | $104.29 |
| Grand Total Raised | $310,779.34 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $140,706.65 | ||||
Fourth quarter report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $207,835.03 and spent a total of $11,482.7 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on January 25, 2015.[15]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Neville Blakemore |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $204,235.03 | $8,919.19 | $195,315.84 |
| Allison Ball |
Kentucky Treasurer | $17,682.31 | $1,600 | $2,210.55 | $17,071.76 |
| Daniel Grossberg |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $2,000 | $352.96 | $1,647.04 |
| Richard Henderson |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Glenn, Jr. |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenny Imes |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Larson |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Nelson |
Kentucky Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grand Total Raised | $207,835.03 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $11,482.7 | ||||
2014
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Rick Nelson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[16][17][18]
2012
Nelson won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 87. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Joshua D. Howard (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[19][20]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rick Nelson Incumbent |
69.6% | 8,860 | |
| Republican | Joshua Howard | 30.4% | 3,875 | |
| Total Votes | 12,735 | |||
2010
Nelson's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Barry Carnes. According to official results, Nelson defeated Carnes by a margin of 9,202 to 2,669.[21]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 87 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rick Nelson (D)
|
9,202 | |||
| Barry Carnes (R) | 2,669 | |||
Nelson ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[22]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nelson was re-elected to the 87th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[23] He raised $13,235 for his campaign.[24]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 87 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rick Nelson (D)
|
9,334 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.
Scorecards
A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.
Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. It is Ballotpedia’s goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number.
Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of Kentucky scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org.
2018
In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2017, click [show]. |
|---|
|
In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
|
2016
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show]. |
|---|
|
In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
|
2015
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2015, click [show]. |
|---|
|
In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
|
2014
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2014, click [show]. |
|---|
|
In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
|
2013
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show]. |
|---|
|
In 2013, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 to March 26. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2013. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2012
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2012, click [show]. |
|---|
|
In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
|
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
When he served in the state House, Nelson and his wife, Inetta, had one child.[25] He was a member of Gideons International, Kentucky Education Association, National Rifle Association (NRA), and the West Cumberland Avenue Baptist Church.[26]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Rick + Nelson + Kentucky + Legislature
See also
- Open offices draw big names, new faces to Kentucky state executive elections in 2015
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Information for Rick Nelson, Candidate for State Treasurer," November 20, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kentucky State Board of Election, "Statewide results," accessed May 20, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Treasurer," accessed November 4, 2015
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Lexington Herald-Leader, "Kentucky state treasurer defends the office; candidate says it should be abolished," February 7, 2015
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Responses to survey sent to Ballotpedia by Melanie McCormick on April 29, 2015.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Responses to survey sent to Ballotpedia by Richard Henderson on April 27, 2015.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Responses to survey sent to Ballotpedia by Kenny Imes on March 4, 2015.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Responses to survey sent to Ballotpedia by Rick Nelson on April 17, 2015.
- ↑ Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, "Candidate Search Results," accessed January 25, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, "Candidate Search Results," accessed January 25, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Nelson
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by J.C. "Bo" Ausmus III |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 87 2001–2018 |
Succeeded by Adam Bowling |
 |
State of Kentucky Frankfort (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
