George A. Nelson | |
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| 50th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office April 15, 1926 – January 3, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Herman W. Sachtjen |
| Succeeded by | John W. Eber |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Polk County district | |
| In office January 3, 1921 – January 3, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Axel Johnson |
| Succeeded by | E. E. Husband |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1873 Polk County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 1962 (aged 88) St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Milltown Cemetery, Milltown, Wisconsin |
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| Spouse | Anna Christine Larsen |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
George A. Nelson (November 15, 1873 – May 4, 1962) was an American dairy farmer, farm organization leader, and socialist politician. He is best remembered as the 1936 candidate of the Socialist Party of America for Vice President of the United States. He previously served as the 50th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and represented Polk County in the Assembly for three terms.