John E. Nelson
For other people with the same name, see John Nelson (disambiguation).
| John E. Nelson | |
|---|---|
| 40th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska | |
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In office September 29, 2014 – January 8, 2015 | |
| Governor | Dave Heineman |
| Preceded by | Lavon Heidemann |
| Succeeded by | Mike Foley |
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 6th district | |
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In office 2007 – September 29, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Brown |
| Succeeded by | Joni Craighead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1935 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Occupation | Attorney |
John E. Nelson (born December 29, 1935) was the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, from September 29, 2014 to January 8, 2015.[1]
Born in Geneva, Nebraska, Nelson received his bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska–Lincoln and his law degree from Creighton University. He practiced law in Omaha, Nebraska.[2]
He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2006 serving Nebraska's 6th legislative district and served until he resigned to become Lieutenant Governor on September 29, 2014. While a member of the Nebraska Legislature, he served on the Appropriations Committee and, in 2009, Senator John Nelson was elected Vice-Chairman of the Executive Board by a 33–15 margin.
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