Jack Nelsen
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Jack Sonnich Nelsen is an American politician, retired music teacher, and dairy farmer, representing District 26B in the Idaho House of Representatives since 2022.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, Nelsen generated controversy in his first-ever House Agricultural Affairs Committee meeting[1][3] for saying he had "definite opinions" about reproduction and women's health because of his experience with cows,[4][5] for which he subsequently apologized[6][7] and clarified that he is pro-choice.[8]
Quick Facts Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 26B district, Preceded by ...
Jack Nelsen | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 26B district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Sally Toone |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emily Mills (m. 1980) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Jerome, Idaho |
Alma mater | College of Southern Idaho (AA) University of Redlands (BA) Boise State University (MEd) |
Occupation | Music teacher, dairy farmer |
Known for | Comments comparing milking cows to reproductive healthcare |
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