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American politician
Charles Nelson
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1997
Preceded byJames C. Brown
Succeeded byBrent Yonts
Personal details
Born(1925-10-31)October 31, 1925
DiedOctober 28, 2019(2019-10-28) (aged 93)
Political partyDemocratic

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. Nelson did not seek reelection in 1996.

He died in October 2019 at age 93.

References

  1. "Republicans lose one seat each in state senate and state house". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 9, 1988. p. A8.
  2. "Filing deadline approaches". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 29, 1996. p. B1.
  3. "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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