Nelson drops re-election bid, Shooter now unopposed

Nelson drops re-election bid, Shooter now unopposed (access required)

By Luige del Puerto

Published: July 5, 2012 at 4:27 pm

Sen. John Nelson, a veteran politician and longtime legislator, abruptly announced today that he is retiring from public service and is dropping his bid for re-election. Nelson’s decision paves the way for Sen. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, to secure the Senate seat in Legislative District 13.

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