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Nelson, Carla J.

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Rochester, MN

House 2003-2004 (District 30A); Senate 2011-2012 (District 30); Senate 2013-Present (District 26)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Olmsted, Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 05/22/1957 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Webster City, Iowa Birth County:  Birth Country: United States
Other Names:
Gender:  Female Religion:  Non-denominational, Christian
City of Residence (when first elected):  Rochester

Occupation (when first elected):  Teacher

EDUCATION

Drake University, Iowa; B.E.; Special Education
University of Minnesota; M.E.; Education, Teacher Leadership; Reading Specialist Certification

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Capitol Area Architectural Planning Board (CAAPB) 02/07/2005 to ??/??/20??
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Higher Education Finance Authority BoardAppointed08/04/2005 to ??/??/2009
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Academic Excellence Foundation 01/07/2008 to ??/??/20??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Terry
Children: Three children: (at least 1 son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: education, jobs, health care, commerce, higher education, taxes.

She moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 1983.

She ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2004 and 2006 elections.

She is a member of Autumn Ridge Church, a nondenominational Christian church, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Religion provided by Carla J. Nelson.

Legislative Session: 88th (2013-2014)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/6/2012 Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
District: 26 Residence: Rochester
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Business Owner - Insurance, Financial Services; Olmsted Financial Group
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Capital Investment
Education
Health, Human Services and Housing
Jobs, Agriculture, and Rural Development
Taxes
Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details term photo
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Body: Senate Elected: 11/2/2010 Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
District: 30 Residence: Rochester
Counties Represented: Olmsted, Wabasha
Occupation: Insurance, Financial Services; Olmsted Financial Group
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Agriculture and Rural Economies
Capital Investment
Education
Jobs and Economic Growth
Local Government and Elections
Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Whip
Leadership Notes: She was selected for this position in 2012.
Legislative Session: 83rd (2003-2004)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/5/2002 Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
District: 30A Residence: Rochester
Counties Represented: Olmsted
Occupation: Teacher
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Education Policy
Higher Education Finance
Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/Video
Session Interview (Video) 2003 House Interview


Articles & Books About
Janovec, Patty. "A New Perspective: From Parks and Local Development to Education, Nelson Brings Real Life Experience to the House of Representatives." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 14, 2003, p. 23




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