(FARGO, ND) – State Senator Carolyn Nelson (Democrat – Fargo), announced today that she will be seeking re-election to the State Senate from District 21.

Senator Nelson released the following statement:

“I have been honored to work on behalf of the constituents of District 21 and I want to continue to work for them in the next four years.

“During my Senate tenure, I’ve worked with members of both parties to find common sense solutions to problems found in our urban district including tenant/renters rights, eldercare, property taxes, education, water control, and the business climate. I want to continue this work.

“I want to see North Dakota make the necessary future-focused investments in all levels of education: pre-K, K-12, and higher education. We also need to do more, and be smarter, about investing in infrastructure to keep our citizens safe and to maintain economic growth.

“District 21 has been my home for most of my life. I am asking my constituents and friends for their support so we can continue the progress we’ve made keeping in mind that there is still much to do. We can succeed only if we work together.” (END)

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About Senator Carolyn Nelson

• Elected to Senate in 1994. Previously served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from old district 45 and current district 21.

• District 21 includes all east-central Fargo.

• Standing Committees: Government & Veterans Affairs, Judiciary (2013 Legislative Session)

• Interim Committee Assignments: Higher Education Funding Committee, Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board

• Community Memberships: President, National Federation of Music Clubs; Board, Consensus Council, Inc.; Board, Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation; Past President, Fargo Board of Education; Past President North Dakota Federation of Music Clubs; Past President, North Dakota Parent-Teacher Association (PTA); Past President, ND Teachers Fund for Retirement Board; Past President, Cass County Retired Teachers; Fargo Roundtable; Handbell Musicians of America; League of Women Voters (LWV); American Association of University Women (AAUW); First United Methodist Church.

• Of Special Note: Served as Assistant Minority Leader (2007, 2009 Legislative Sessions).

• Family: Married (Gil), three children, nine grandchildren.

• Profession: Senior Lecturer Emeritus of Mathematics, North Dakota State University (NDSU)

• Education: B.S. and M.S., NDSU

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