Biographical Information

Born: October 5, 1966 in Traverse City
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Keith Nelson
Children: Jessica and Mary Kathleen
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science from Central Michigan University
Employment/Military Record: Director, Governor John Engler's northern Michigan office, 1999-present, legislative aide (1990-1992)
Community Activities: Active in Northwest Michigan Boys and Girls Club, Toastmasters, Habitat for Humanity, Rotary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, NRA, Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau, Zonta Club, Optimist Club, Northwest Michigan Fair, Ducks Unlimited, St. Francis Church
Religion: Roman Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 35th District 2006
General Vote: 62,195 of 105,376 (59%)
Primary Vote: 21,137 of 21,137 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate 35th District 2002
General Vote: 51,405 of 84,423 (60%)
Primary Vote: 12,517 of 25,276 (49%)

Political Activities: Chair, Leelanau County GOP, 2000-2001; Republican precinct delegate