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David Nelson (politician)

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Preceded by
  
Gordon H. Smith

Party
  
Oregon Republican Party

Role
  
Politician


Name
  
David Nelson

Political party
  
Republican

Succeeded by
  
Bill Hansell

Alma mater
  
University of California, Berkeley University of Oregon (Bachelor's)

Education
  
University of California, Berkeley, University of Oregon, University of Montana

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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.

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Birth

David Nelson was born in Pendleton, Oregon, United States.

Family

Nelson and his wife Alice have four children. They also have four grandchildren.

Politics

He was first elected to the Senate in 1996, and reelected in 2000, 2004, and 2008.

Political experience

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
  • Organizations

    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
  • Education

    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

    David Nelson (politician) Wikipedia