Nelson, Clair L.
House 1987-90 (District 11B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Douglas, Grant, Stevens
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/22/1940
Birth Place:
Elk Lake Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Grant
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
1/13/2019
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Barrett
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Log Home Builder/Former Teacher, Balaton and West Berlin, Germany
EDUCATION
Barrett High School; Secondary; 1958
Moorhead State University; B.S.; Physical Education
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army National Guard (Nine years);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Joyce Dahl (married July 8, 1960)
Children:
Two children: Todd and Lee (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1990 election. His opponent, Hilda Bettermann, defeated him by 27 votes so an automatic recount occurred. The recount confirmed that Hilda Bettermann had won. She was declared the winner by 48 votes.
He is inurned at Lincoln Cemetery, Hoffman, Minnesota.
Body: House
District: 11B
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Barrett
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Grant, Stevens
Occupation: Farmer/Log Home Builder
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: Community Stabilization and Development Division
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Social Services
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body: House
District: 11B
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Barrett
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Grant, Stevens
Occupation: Farmer/Log Home Builder/Former Teacher, Balaton and West Berlin, Germany
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Conservation
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Commerce
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Commerce: Tourism
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Rural Development
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Education
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Education: School Facilities
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