David Nelson (Oregon politician)
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David Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office 1997–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon H. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Bill Hansell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1941 Pendleton, Oregon, U.S. |
| 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.
Political experience
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]
Organizations
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]
