Eugene Nickerson

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Eugene Nickerson (born August 2, 1918 in Orange, New Jersey, died January 1, 2002 in New York City) was the Democratic county executive of Nassau County, New York from 1962 until 1970. Nickerson was the only Democrat to be elected county executive in Nassau County until 2001.

After serving as county executive, Nickerson went back into private law practice until 1977 when President Jimmy Carter appointed him to a seat on the US District Court in the Eastern District of New York. He served on the court until his death.

Preceded by
A. Holly Patterson
County executive of Nassau County
19621970
Succeeded by
Ralph G. Caso