Mike Nelson (Minnesota politician)

Mike Nelson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 40A district
46A (2003–2013)
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

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