Nathan Nelson (politician)
Nathan Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 11B district | |
| Assumed office March 27, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Rarick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1979 Hinckley, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Suzanna |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Hinckley, Minnesota |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Nathan Nelson (born January 17, 1979) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Nelson represents District 11B in east-central Minnesota, which includes the cities of Mora, Rush City and Hinckley, and parts of Chisago, Kanabec and Pine Counties.[1][2]
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Nelson was born in Hinckley, Minnesota, and grew up on a dairy farm. He graduated from Hinckley-Finlayson High School in 1997, and is a third-generation dairy farmer.[1]
Nelson was a member of the Clover Township Board of Supervisors for nine years and is the president of the Pine County Farm Bureau.[1][3]
Minnesota House of Representatives[edit]
Nelson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election on March 19, 2019. He won a full term in November 2020 and was reelected in 2022. He first ran after three-term Republican incumbent Jason Rarick resigned to run for a seat in the Minnesota Senate.[1][4][5]
Nelson serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy, Children and Families Finance and Policy, and the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Political positions[edit]
Nelson advocated a wolf hunt, saying they are a problem for farmers and ranchers in rural Minnesota.[6] In 2022, he spoke out on a bill to address the 2021 drought and to fund rural broadband, calling it "too little, too late for many".[7]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathan Nelson | 2,371 | 88.40 | |
| Republican | Ayrlahn Johnson | 311 | 11.60 | |
| Total votes | 2,682 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathan Nelson | 3,572 | 68.43 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Burkhardt | 1,647 | 31.55 | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 5,220 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathan Nelson (incumbent) | 13,484 | 65.34 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jack Frechette | 7,145 | 34.62 | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 20,638 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathan Nelson (incumbent) | 12,136 | 68.36 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Eric Olson | 5,603 | 31.56 | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.07 | ||
| Total votes | 17,752 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Nelson lives in Hinckley with his spouse, Suzanna. They have five children.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Nelson, Nathan". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Rep. Nathan Nelson (11B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Van Oot, Torey (March 15, 2019). "Republican wins east-central Minnesota House district seat". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ The Associated Press (March 20, 2019). "Nelson wins House seat in special election". MPR News. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Van Oot, Torey (March 19, 2019). "Republican wins east-central Minnesota House district seat". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Dunbar, Elizabeth (April 30, 2019). "Dead moose, puppies not enough: House bans recreational wolf hunt". MPR News. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ Orenstein, Walker (2022-05-22). "Minnesota Legislature approves bill to address 2021 drought, fund broadband infrastructure". MinnPost. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ "2019 Results for State Representative District 11B Special Election Primary". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "2019 Results for State Representative District 11B Special Election". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 11B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 11B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 12, 2023.