Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader has died

North Dakota Sen. Gary Nelson, once seen as front-runner for Republican governor nomination, dies

CASSELTON, N.D. — A North Dakota lawmaker who was once considered the Republican Party’s front-runner for governor is being remembered as a well-respected leader who put North Dakota first. The North Dakota Legislative Council, which assists legislators in drafting bills, announced Thursday, May 28, that former Sen. Gary J. Nelson, R-Casselton, died. He was 86 years old. The news release that announced Nelson's death didn’t say how or when he di…

Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary Nelson dies

Former longtime Republican North Dakota legislator and majority leader Gary Nelson has died.

Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader has died

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Gary J. Nelson has died. North Dakota Legislative Council says Nelson passed away this week. The Casselton Republican served District 22 in the state senate from 1977-2001. He was a farmer by trade and a Concordia College graduate. “As the Majority Leader, Senator Nelson led with a firm hand but was always open to sharing humor or a fun story! I was the Minority Leader and appreciat…