DAVID NELSON Sheriff MASSACHUSETTS Political PINBACK Pin BUTTON Badge BRISTOL CO

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POLITICAL PINBACK
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2-3/8" plastic badge from New Bedford, Massachusetts, "Junior Deputy Bristol County David R. Nelson, Sheriff"
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David Robert Nelson
is an American politician who served as a State Representative and Sheriff of
Bristol County, Massachusetts
.
Early life
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Nelson was born on May 22, 1942 in
New Bedford, Massachusetts
. He attended New Bedford public schools,
Providence College
,
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
, and
Saint Mary's College
. Prior to becoming sheriff, Nelson worked as a rare book dealer.
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Early political career
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From 1970 to 1976, Nelson was a New Bedford City Councilor. He was elected council president in 1974. From 1977 to 1978 he was City Clerk.
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From 1979 to 1983, Nelson represented the 12th Bristol District in the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
.
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Sheriff
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In 1983, Nelson was appointed Bristol County Sheriff by Governor
Michael Dukakis
following the resignation of
Edward Dabrowski
. He was elected to finish Dabrowski's term in 1984 by winning a five-way Democratic primary. He was elected unopposed to a full term in 1986 and won the 1992 Democratic primary with 62% of the vote.
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Nelson resigned in 1997 and was succeeded by his Assistant Deputy Superintendent
Thomas Hodgson
.
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