John E. Nelson (Nebraska politician)

John E. Nelson
40th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
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
In office September 8, 2007 – September 29, 2014
Preceded by	Pam Brown
Succeeded by	Joni Craighead
Personal details
Born	(1935-12-29) December 29, 1935 (age 88) Geneva, Nebraska, U.S
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Judy Nelson
Residence	Omaha, Nebraska
Occupation	Attorney

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]

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