John E. Nelson (Nebraska politician)

John E. Nelson (born December 29, 1935) is an American politician who served as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska from September 29, 2014 to January 8, 2015 under Governor Dave Heineman. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]

For other people with the same name, see John Nelson (disambiguation).

John E. Nelson
40th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
In office
September 29, 2014 – January 8, 2015
GovernorDave Heineman
Preceded byLavon Heidemann
Succeeded byMike Foley
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 6th district
In office
September 8, 2007 – September 29, 2014
Preceded byPam Brown
Succeeded byJoni Craighead
Personal details
Born (1935-12-29) December 29, 1935
Geneva, Nebraska, U.S
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceOmaha, Nebraska
OccupationAttorney

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, representing Nebraska's 6th legislative district; Nelson served until he resigned to assume the lieutenant governorship. While a member of the state legislature, he served on the Appropriations Committee and; in 2009, State Senator Nelson was elected Vice-Chairman of the Executive Board by a 33 to 15 margin.

References
  1. Heineman names new lieutenant governor
  2. Votesmart.org.-John E. Nelson
Political offices
Preceded by
Pam Brown		 Nebraska State Senator
from the 6th district
2007–2014		 Succeeded by
Joni Craighead
Preceded by
Lavon Heidemann		 Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
2014–2015		 Succeeded by
Mike Foley
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