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Tom Nelson (Wisconsin politician)
American politician (born 1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas M. Nelson (born March 3, 1976) is an American public administrator and politician serving as the county executive of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, since 2011.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, Nelson previously served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for six years, and was the Democratic majority leader for the 2009–2010 session. He was a candidate in the 2022 Democratic primary election for the United States Senate, he withdrew from the race in late July and endorsed Mandela Barnes.[2]
Quick Facts County Executive of Outagamie County, Preceded by ...
Tom Nelson | |
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County Executive of Outagamie County | |
Assumed office April 19, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Toby Paltzer |
Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly | |
In office January 5, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Fitzgerald |
Succeeded by | Scott Suder |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 5th district | |
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Becky Weber |
Succeeded by | Jim Steineke |
Personal details | |
Born | (1976-03-03) March 3, 1976 (age 48) St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Maria Heim |
Children | 2 |
Education | Carleton College (BA) Princeton University (MPA) |
Website | Campaign website |
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Nelson was an unsuccessful candidate for United States House of Representatives in 2016[3][4] and for lieutenant governor in 2010.[5]