Tara Nelson
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Tara Nelson was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Indiana. She won the Democratic nomination and faced Republican incumbent Todd Rokita in the general election.[1]
Nelson lost to Republican incumbent Todd Rokita on November 6, 2012.[2]
Biography
Nelson was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana.[3]
Education:[3]
- Tippecanoe County Schools:
- Hershey Elementary
- East Tipp Middle School
- Harrison High School (2000)
- Professional Careers Institute (now Kaplan College)
Career
- Technical Writer consultant at Eli Lilly Tippecanoe Laboratories (now Evonik)[3]
- Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (now Chemtura)[3]
- Global Supply Chain Purchasing[3]
- Consultant at Bucher and Christian IT Consulting (now BCforward)[3]
Elections
2012
Nelson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 4th District. Nelson defeated Lester Terry Moore in the May 8 Democratic primary and was defeated by Republican incumbent Todd Rokita in the November 6 general election.[1]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Todd Rokita Incumbent |
62% | 168,688 | |
| Democratic | Tara Nelson | 34.2% | 93,015 | |
| Libertarian | Benjamin J. Gehlhausen | 3.9% | 10,565 | |
| Total Votes | 272,268 | |||
| Source: Indiana Secretary of State "House of Representatives Election Results" | ||||
Primary Election
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Tara Nelson |
58.3% | 7,018 |
| Lester Terry Moore | 41.7% | 5,010 |
| Total Votes | 12,028 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Nelson has one daughter, Alexandria.[3]
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