Sheffield Nelson
Sheffield Nelson was a potential Republican or independent candidate for governor of Arkansas in the 2014 elections.[1]
Biography
Nelson worked for many years with Arkla, Inc., a natural gas company, starting as a management trainee. Over time he became sales manager, vice president, president, chairman, and CEO.[2]
Nelson ran as a Republican for governor of Arkansas in 1990, losing to Bill Clinton. He ran again in 1994 but lost to Jim Guy Tucker.[3]
In recent years, Nelson has gained attention for his efforts to increase the Arkansas severance tax on natural gas, his former industry. In 2012, he led an effort to but the issue on the statewide ballot, but not enough signatures were collected.[1]
Education
- Brinkley High School
- B.S. in mathematics from Arkansas State Teacher’s College (1963)
- LL.B. from Arkansas Law School (1968)
- J.D. University of Arkansas School of Law at Little Rock (1969)
- Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock (1982)
Elections
2014
- See also: Arkansas Gubernatorial election, 2014
According to Talk Business Arkansas on February 12, 2013, Nelson considered a bid for election as Governor of Arkansas in 2014.[1] He ultimately decided against entering the race.
The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Talk Business Arkansas, "Sheffield Nelson Weighing Governor’s Run As Republican Or Independent," accessed August 8, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jack Nelson Jones & Bryant, P.A., "Attorney Profiles-Sheffield Nelson," accessed August 8, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Arkansas Times, "Sheffield Nelson, unlikely severance tax champion," accessed August 8, 2013
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