Thomas Nelson (South Dakota)
Thomas Nelson is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing the 31st District from 2009 to 2013.
At the end of his term, Nelson was the mayor of the City of Lead.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Energy Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Chair
- Local Government Committee, South Dakota State Senate
- Retirement Laws Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Vice Chair
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Retirement Laws Committee, South Dakota Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota Senate
Elections
2012
Nelson ran in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 31. Nelson was defeated by Bob Ewing in the Republican primary on June 5.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Bob Ewing |
62% | 1,602 |
| Thomas R. Nelson Incumbent | 38% | 980 |
| Total Votes | 2,582 | |
2010
Nelson ran for re-election to the 31st District seat in 2010. He defeated Nyla Griffith (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 31 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Nelson (D)
|
5,824 | 59.46% | ||
| Nyla Griffith (D) | 3,970 | 40.54% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Nelson won election to the 31st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Nyla Griffith (D).[4]
Nelson raised $55,913 for his campaign while Griffith raised $20,114.[5]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Nelson (R)
|
6,159 | 54.21% | ||
| Nyla Griffith (D) | 5,202 | 45.79% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Bio from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Lead, South Dakota, "City Staff & Employees," accessed February 7, 2013
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 31
- ↑ District 31 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry Apa |
South Dakota Senate District 31 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Ewing (R) |
