Edwin Nelson (September 28, 1881 – September 19, 1961) was a

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from

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. He served as the 25th

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. Nelson was elected in 1943 along with Governor

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. He died in

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in 1961.

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Idaho Republicans Lieutenant Governors of Idaho 1881 births 1961 deaths 20th-century American politicians {{Idaho-politician-stub