Charles "Preacher" Nelson (October 31, 1925 – October 28, 2019) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1989 to 1997. Nelson was first elected in 1988, defeating incumbent Republican representative James C. Brown.[1] Nelson did not seek reelection in 1996.[2]
Charles Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Brent Yonts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1925 |
| Died | October 28, 2019 (aged 93) |
| Political party | Democratic |
He died in October 2019 at age 93.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Republicans lose one seat each in state senate and state house". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 9, 1988. p. A8.
- ^ "Filing deadline approaches". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 29, 1996. p. B1.
- ^ "A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Representative Charles "Preacher" Nelson Memorial Highway in Muhlenberg County" (PDF). Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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