Theodore "Ted" Sgambelluri Nelson (born May 17, 1935) is a Guamanian retired politician. A member of the

Democratic Party of Guam The Democratic Party of Guam is a political party in Guam affiliated with the U.S. Democratic Party. Its origins lie in the Popular Party, which was the only political party on Guam until 1956.Guampedia''Democratic Party of Guam'' Hagatna, 20 Aug ...

, Nelson served as Vice Speaker of Guam LegislatureGuampedia
''Gloria Borja Nelson''
Hagatna, Guam. and senator in the

Guam Legislature The Legislature of Guam ( ch, Liheslaturan Guåhan) is the law-making body for the United States territory of Guam. The unicameral legislative branch consists of fifteen senators, each serving for a two-year term. All members of the legislature a ...

for 6 terms.Guam Election Commission
''Election Comparative Analysis Report - Guam 2016''
Hagatna, Guam.

Biography

He was born on May 17, 1935, to Peter Flores Torres Nelson and Laura Sgambelluri. Nelson graduated from George Washington High School. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from the College of Guam, a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, and a master's degree from the University of New Mexico. Nelson taught physical education at George Washington High School. He served as vice principal of George Washington Junior High School and later John F. Kennedy High School. He served as principal at George Washington Junior and Senior High Schools. He served as a special assistant under Governor Camacho and Governor Bordallo. Nelson was married to Gloria Camacho Borja and has four children (Gwendolyn "Gwen", Theodore "Ted" Jr., Glenn and Rhonda) and one adopted daughter (Mary Adelbai Wenty). Nelson is the paternal grandfather of Senator Telena Cruz Nelson.

Arriola-Nelson Gubernatorial Ticket

In 1974, Joaquin C. "Kin" Arriola teamed up with Nelson in the Democratic Party of Guam Gubernatorial Primary. In the primary, Arriola-Nelson placed 4th against the teams of

Ricardo Bordallo Ricardo Jerome "Ricky" Bordallo (; – ) was an American (U.S. citizen) politician, businessman, and serving two terms as the 2nd and 4th Governor of Guam with Lieutenant Governor Rudy Sablan from 1975 to 1979, and with Lieutenant Governor Edw ...

and Rudolph G. Sablan,

Pedro C. Sanchez Pedro Cruz Sanchez (June 29, 1925 – August 16, 1987) also known as Doc Sanchez, was a Guamanian politician, educator and historian, was President of the University of Guam from 1970 to 1974. Early life and career Sanchez was born on June 29, ...

and Esteban U. Torres, and

Manuel F.L. Guerrero Manuel Flores "Carson" Leon Guerrero (October 29, 1914 – October 9, 1985) was a Guamanian politician who is the sixth Appointed Governor of Guam from March 1963 to July 1969.Rogers, R. "Destiny's Landfall: A History of Guam", page 238-239. Unive ...

and David D.L. Flores, with 1,254 votes.Guam Election Commission. ''Election 1974-1976 Comparative Analysis Report.'' Hagatna, Guam.

Guam Constitutional Convention 1977

During the 1977 Guam Constitutional Convention, Nelson served as a delegate from Mongmong-Toto-Maite and secretary of the convention.Guam Constitutional Convention 1977. ''Proceedings of the Guam Constitutional Convention 1977.'' Agana, Guam 1979.

Guam Legislature

Elections

Leadership roles

Nelson served as vice president of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures from January 1, 1995, to December 31, 1996.APIL
''HISTORICAL LISTING OF APIL OFFICERS''
Hagatna, Guam.

References

External links

32nd Guam Legislature's official website
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