County Executive, Outagamie County, 2011-present

Candidate, United States Senate, Wisconsin, 2022

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 8, 2016

Majority Leader, Wisconsin State Assembly, 2008-2010

Representative, Wisconsin State Assembly, 2004-2010

Candidate, Wisconsin State Lieutenant Governor, 2010

No caucus information on file.

No professional experience on file.

Board Member, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, present

Member, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Member, Nichols Historical Society

Member, Seymour Historical Society

Author, "One Day Stronger: How One Union Local Saved a Mill and Changed an Industry--And What It Means for American Manufacturing", 2021

Father's Name:

Steven Nelson

Father's Occupation:

Lutheran Pastor who established churches in Combined Locks and Sherwood

Mother's Name:

Marjorie Nelson

Pets (include names):

Dog: Lucy (Yorkie)

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Now, Tom is running for Congress because Washington is broken. Just as he has done throughout his entire career, he will always put the people of Northeast Wisconsin first. He will work with anyone, regardless of political party, who shares his dedication to community service, efficient government and a focus on job creation through education, infrastructure development and job training.