Jack Nelsen


Jack Sonnich Nelsen is an American politician, retired music teacher, and dairy farmer, representing Idaho's 26th [legislative district|District 26B] in the Idaho [House of Representatives] since 2022. A member of the Republican [Party (United States)|Republican Party], Nelsen generated controversy in his first-ever House Agricultural Affairs Committee meeting for saying he had "definite opinions" about reproduction and women's health because of his experience with cows, for which he subsequently apologized and clarified that he is United [States abortion-rights movement|pro-choice].