Richard Nelson | |
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office January 13, 2020 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Reid Falconer |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Kim Carver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1986 McAllen, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ashley |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BS, JD) |
Richard James Nelson (born May 20, 1986) is an American politician and current Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, appointed by Governor Jeff Landry.[1] He is an engineer, attorney and former Representative of the Louisiana House of Representatives representing Louisiana's 89th district from January 13, 2020, to January 8, 2024.[2] He was a candidate for governor of Louisiana in the 2023 Louisiana elections.[3]
- ^ Thorington, Brooke. "Rep Richard Nelson to lead Louisiana Department of Revenue". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Noakes, Alena (2023-08-04). "'New face in politics:' Richard Nelson, underdog governor-hopeful, impresses local mayors at LMA forum". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Richard Nelson drops out of Louisiana governor's race". 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2024-02-18.