Nels Pierson
Nels Pierson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 26B district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1972 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nicole |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Gustavus Adolphus College (BA) Hamline University (JD) |
Nels Pierson (born December 29, 1972) is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents the 26B district in southeastern Minnesota. The district includes a large part of the southern half of Rochester and greater Olmsted County to the south and east of the city. He is a candidate in the 2022 Minnesota's 1st congressional district special election.
Early life and education
Pierson was raised in Butterfield, Minnesota.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Juris Doctor from the Hamline University School of Law.[2]
Career
Pierson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014. He is a candidate in the 2022 Minnesota's 1st congressional district special election.
Personal life
Pierson and his wife, Nicole, have five children.[2]
References
- ^ "Nels Pierson for State House". Nels for House. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ a b "Pierson, Nels". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
External links
- Nels Pierson at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Nels Pierson official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Nels Pierson official campaign website