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Jack Nelsen

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Jack Nelsen
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 26B district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded bySally Toone
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEmily Mills (m. 1980)
Children3
Residence(s)Jerome, Idaho
Alma materCollege of Southern Idaho (AA)
University of Redlands (BA)
Boise State University (MEd)
OccupationMusic teacher, dairy farmer
Known forComments comparing milking cows to reproductive healthcare

Jack Sonnich Nelsen is an American politician, retired music teacher, and dairy farmer, representing District 26B in the Idaho House of Representatives since 2022.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, Nelsen generated controversy in his first-ever House Agricultural Affairs Committee meeting[1][3] for saying he had "definite opinions" about reproduction and women's health because of his experience with cows,[4][5] for which he subsequently apologized[6][7] and clarified that he is pro-choice.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Suppe, Ryan (January 13, 2023). "Idaho lawmaker 'embarrassed,' sorry for comparing women to dairy cows". Idaho Statesman. Idaho Statesman. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Rep. Jack Nelsen (R)". Idaho Legislature. Idaho State Legislature. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  3. ^ @IdahoDems (January 12, 2023). "ICYMI: Idaho Republican Rep. Jack Nelsen compares women to farm animals and says experience working with cattle has given him "ideas on repro and women's health thing" in his first-ever committee meeting" (Tweet). Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Clark, Meredith (January 13, 2023). "Idaho Republican legislator apologises for comparing women's reproductive care to milking cows". Independent. The Independent. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Papenfuss, Mary (January 13, 2023). "GOP State Lawmaker Has Ideas On Women's Reproductive Issues Because He Knows Cows". HuffPost. HuffPost. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Phillips, Aleks (January 13, 2023). "Idaho Republican Apologizes for Comparing Women to Farm Animals". Newsweek. Newsweek. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Kiggins, Steve (January 12, 2023). "Jerome Rep. Jack Nelsen apologizes for 'inappropriate' remarks on women's reproductive care". Idaho County Free Press. Idaho County Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Dee, Mark. "Nelsen apologizes for 'inappropriate remarks,' reiterates support for women's 'right to choose'". Idaho Mountain Express. Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved January 15, 2023.