Scott Nelson (Wisconsin)
Scott Nelson was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 30 of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Campaign themes
2016
Nelson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
| “ | Environment
Wisconsin has for many years been a leader in taking care of its lands, water and air. The State believes that these regulations are burdensome, but in reality the laws that protect our resources have proven over years to benefit the residents of Wisconsin. Local control is the most efficient and effective way for local bodies of government to protect and preserve our natural resources. Scott is a staunch advocate for local control from his experience at the County Board level. He will continue to advocate for this local control. Veterans Scott has always been a very active advocate for veterans and veterans issues. As a veteran, he understands the issues facing veterans. A high priority issue will be to keep Veteran Service Offices in each County and not allow the service related benefits to become a political issue. Scott will be on the frontlines to battle any changes at both the county and state level. Education Scott is a strong advocate for the University and public schools system. The defunding of these institutions has hurt the future of these forms of education. Scott will fight to make sure that the Wisconsin’s education system returns to that prominent role.[2] |
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Elections
2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Dean Knudson (R) did not seek re-election.
Shannon Zimmerman defeated Scott Nelson and Aaron Taylor in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 general election.[3][4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Shannon Zimmerman |
56.08% | 17,790 | |
| Democratic | Scott Nelson | 38.96% | 12,358 | |
| Independent | Aaron Taylor | 4.96% | 1,574 | |
| Total Votes | 31,722 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Scott Nelson ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Scott Nelson (unopposed) | |
Shannon Zimmerman defeated Paul Berning in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 30 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Shannon Zimmerman |
57.90% | 1,565 | |
| Republican | Paul Berning | 42.10% | 1,138 | |
| Total Votes | 2,703 | |||
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See also
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly District 30
- Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
- Wisconsin State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Scott J. Nelson for Assembly, "On the issues," accessed October 19, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
