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Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL)

2nd term Democrat from Florida.

Bio

Visit Sen. Bill Nelson's candidate bio page.

Residence: Orlando

Marital Status: Married (Grace)

Prev. Occupation: Attorney

Prev. Political Exp.: FL House, 1972-78; US House, 1979-91; FL Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, Fire Marshal, 1995-2001

Military: USA, 1968-70; USAR, 1965-68, 1970-71

Education: BA Yale University, 1965; JD University of Virginia, 1968

Birthdate: 09/29/1942

Birthplace: Miami, FL

Religion: Presbyterian

Percentage in Last Election: 60%

Major Opponent: Katherine Harris


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

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Website: billnelson.senate.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

716 Hart Senate Office Building,
District of Columbia 20510-0905
Phone: (202) 224-5274
Fax: (202) 228-2183

Orlando Office: (more district offices)

225 East Robinson Street, Suite 410
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 872-7161
Fax: (407) 872-7165



Committee


Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Peter Mitchell
  • Scheduler: Alicia Tighe

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Letters

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