David Nelson (born 1996) is an American

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politician from Alaska. He has represented the 15th as a member of the

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since

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Early life and education

Nelson was born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Sanford, Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from

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in 2018. During college, he was a member of the

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Career

After graduating from college, Nelson was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the

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. He serves as a

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officer for in 207th Aviation Regiment at

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. Nelson has also worked as a defense contractor and as the president of the Mid-Town Rotary Club of Anchorage. He was elected to the

in November 2020 and assumed office on January 19, 2021.

References

External links

Official website/

David Nelson
at Ballotpedia 1996 births Living people Republican Party members of the Alaska House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians University of Alaska Anchorage alumni {{Alaska-politician-stub