Ken G. Nelson Explained

Ken Nelson
State House:Minnesota
District:62A
Term Start:1983
Term End:1992
State House2:Minnesota
District2:59B
Term Start2:1973
Term End2:1982
Birth Date:22 May 1936
Birth Place:Grant County, Minnesota
Party:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse:Joan Peterson

Ken Nelson (born May 22, 1936) is a retired clergyman, politician, and veteran from Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]

Early life and career

He was born in Grant County, Minnesota. He served with the United States Army in France from 1954 to 1956.[1]

Political career

He represented District 59B to the state House from 1973 to 1982 and District 62A from 1983 to 1992.[1]

Personal life

When elected, he was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and lived in Minneapolis. After being elected he married Susan, and had three children.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nelson, Ken - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present. www.leg.state.mn.us.