David Nelson (Oregon politician)
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David Nelson | |
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Member of the Oregon Senate from the 29th district | |
In office 1997–2013 | |
Preceded by | Gordon H. Smith |
Succeeded by | Bill Hansell |
Personal details | |
Born | Pendleton, Oregon, U.S. | August 6, 1941
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Alice |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley University of Oregon (Bachelor's) |
Occupation | Politician |
David Nelson (born August 6, 1941) is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served four terms in the Oregon State Senate. He lives in Pendleton, and represented District 29.[1]
Birth[edit]
David Nelson was born in Pendleton, Oregon, United States.[2]
Family[edit]
Nelson and his wife Alice have four children. They also have four grandchildren.[2]
Politics[edit]
He was first elected to the Senate in 1996, and reelected in 2000, 2004, and 2008.[1]
Political experience[edit]
David Nelson has had the following experience:
- Senator, Oregon State Senate, 1996–2013
- Oregon State Senate Majority Leader, 2001
- County Attorney, Pondera County, Montana, 1971-1975[2]
Organizations[edit]
David Nelson has been a member of the following organizations:
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Babe Ruth Association
- Member, Eastern Oregon Symphony
- Member, Education Foundation of Pendleton
- Member, Oregon Wheat League
- Member, Pendleton Swim Association
- Member, Rotary Club[2]
Education[edit]
He attended the University of California at Berkeley, but then transferred to the University of Oregon, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1964. He then managed, and later purchased, a wheat farm in Brady, Montana. He earned a law degree from the University of Montana Law School in 1967.
References[edit]
- ^ a b [1] Archived March 13, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d "Senator David Nelson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
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