| Full Name: | Joshua Allan Nelson |
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| Office: | State House (WV) - District 23, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Brittany; 1 Child: Elijah |
| Birth Date: | 02/20/1987 |
| Religion: | Christian |
Summary
Representative Joshua Allan Nelson
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 2108 - Classifies The Failure To Wear A Seatbelt As A Primary Offense
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
March 28, 2013 - Classifies the failure to wear a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle as a primary offense with a fine of $25, whereas current ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Coal
Jan. 1, 2012 - Coal is our state rock. West Virginia and America were built on the back of West Virginia coal miners and the support they received from ...
Issue Position: Taxes
Jan. 1, 2012 - Property taxes are ridiculous in our area! The taxes are invasive and too high. I believe it is an outrage to have to pay taxes ...
Issue Position: Jobs
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - For far too long jobs and businesses have shut down and left our area because of "Good ol' boy" Politicians and party politics. Take a ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($24,235.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Joshua Nelson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
joshua.nelson@wvhouse.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate%20Nelson,%20J.
Capitol
Room 6R-A, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304-340-3184
