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]
David Nelson was born in Pendleton,Oregon,United States. [2] 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.
Nelson was County Attorney for Pondera County,Montana for 1971-1975. [2] He served as a senator in the Oregon State Senate from 1996 to 2013;and was Oregon State Senate Majority Leader in 2001. [1]
David Nelson has been a member of the following organizations:American Bar Association,Babe Ruth Association,Eastern Oregon Symphony,Education Foundation of Pendleton,Oregon Wheat League,Pendleton Swim Association,and the Rotary Club [2]
Nelson and his wife Alice have four children and four grandchildren. [2]