Jack Nelsen | |
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Member of the IdahoHouseofRepresentatives from the 26B district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Sally Toone |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emily Mills (m. 1980) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Jerome,Idaho |
Alma mater | College of Southern Idaho (AA) University of Redlands (BA) Boise State University (MEd) |
Occupation | Music teacher,dairy farmer |
Known for | Comments comparing milking cows to reproductive healthcare |
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