Jim Nielsen
James Wiley Nielsen (born July 31, 1944) is an American politician from California who served in the California State Senate for the 4th district. A member of the Republican Party, Nielsen served on the Yolo County Republican Committee before first winning election to the California State Senate in 1978. Nielsen served in the State Senate until 1990, in the State Assembly from 2009 to 2012, and returned to the State Senate following a 2013 special election.
Jim Nielsen | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 10, 2013 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Doug LaMalfa |
| Succeeded by | Marie Alvarado-Gil |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Doug LaMalfa |
| Succeeded by | Wesley Chesbro |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Dunlap |
| Succeeded by | Mike Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Wiley Nielsen July 31, 1944 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marilyn Nielsen |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Red Bluff, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fresno |
| Occupation | Rancher |
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