Mike Nelson (Minnesota politician)

Mike Nelson

Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 40A district 46A (2003–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 7, 2003
Preceded by	redrawn district
Personal details
Born	(1954-06-02) June 2, 1954 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Political party	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)	Kathleen
Children	3
Residence	Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Alma mater	Hennepin Technical College
Occupation	business agent, carpenter, legislator
Religion	Lutheran

Michael V. "Mike" Nelson (born June 2, 1954) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 40A, which includes Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is a carpenter by profession.^[1]

Early life, education, and career

Nelson attended Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park for Carpentry in 1974. In addition to his work as a carpenter, he is a trades business agent for the Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners.^[1]^[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Nelson was first elected in 2002 and has been re-elected every two years since then.

References

1 2 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Nelson, Michael V". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
↑ "Project Vote Smart - Representative Michael V. 'Mike' Nelson - Biography". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.

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Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

89th Minnesota Legislature (2015–17) Speaker: Kurt Daudt (R) Majority Leader: Joyce Peppin (R) Minority Leader: Paul Thissen (DFL)

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