20 Facts About Marvin Nelson

Marvin Nelson was born on June 1,1958 and is an American politician from the state of North Dakota.

Marvin Nelson serves in the North Dakota House of Representatives as a member of the North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party.

Marvin Nelson was a candidate for Governor of North Dakota in the 2016 gubernatorial election.

Marvin Nelson was born on June 4,1958, in the small town of Rugby, North Dakota, and raised by his parents, Marlowe and Marion, on a diversified farm northeast of Rugby.

Marvin Nelson's father served as a township treasurer and County Commissioner in Pierce County.

Marvin Nelson graduated from Rugby High School, where he played French horn in the band and was active in debate and Future Farmers of America.

Marvin Nelson attended NDSU-BBIF and transferred to North Dakota State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Entomology.

Marvin Nelson attended graduate school at NDSU before becoming a crop consultant.

Marvin Nelson met his wife, Susan Ulwelling, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Marvin Nelson continues to operate the shop, in addition to working as an agricultural consultant.

Marvin Nelson serves on the board of directors for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America.

Marvin Nelson has been active in both Farmers Union and Farm Bureau, the Agricultural Consultants of North Dakota, Northwest Landowners Association, and the Salted Lands Council.

Marvin Nelson was elected to District 9 in the North Dakota House of Representatives in 2010 and was reelected in 2014.

Marvin Nelson has served three sessions on the Industry, Business and Labor Committee, and on the Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation, and Audit and Fiscal Review Committee.

Marvin Nelson currently serves as chairman for Tribal and State Relations.

Marvin Nelson has been elected to Legislative Management for two sessions, and serves on the House Rules Committee.

Marvin Nelson has been appointed to the Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board.

On March 16,2016, Marvin Nelson launched his campaign to become the Governor of North Dakota.

Marvin Nelson ran unopposed during the primary and became the nominee of the Democratic-Nonpartisan League.

Marvin Nelson faced the Republican nominee, Doug Burgum, in the North Dakota gubernatorial election.