Steven Nielson
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Steven Nielson – Official Photo
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| Chairperson of the Washington State Libertarian Party | |
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In office May 31, 2015 – April 9, 2016 |
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| Secretary of the Washington State Libertarian Party | |
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In office May 31, 2014 – May 29, 2015 |
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| Secretary of the Douglas County Republican Party, Colorado | |
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In office June 1, 2007 – June 30, 2009 |
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Steven Merrill Nielson September 4, 1979 Portland, Oregon, US |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Spouse(s) | Alicia Kate Nielson (2012–present) Gretchen Dru (2005–2010) |
| Children | Sawyer Isley Scarlett |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Religion | Universalist |
| Website | http://www.electnielson.com |
Steven Nielson (born September 4, 1979) is an American statesman, small government political activist, Libertarian Party officer, astronautical engineer, artist, and children's author.
Nielson was the 2016 Libertarian Candidate for Washington State Public Lands Commissioner, was the 2014 Libertarian candidate for Washington State Representative District 2 Position 2 of the Washington House of Representatives, and the first Libertarian candidate to survive a contested primary challenge since Washington's 2004 adoption of the top-two primary.
Steven Nielson was born on September 4, 1979 to parents Mari Davies and Lloyd Barry Nielson Jr, in Portland, Oregon. Nielson's parents were married only a short period of time and he was subject to several relocations prior to finally settling down with his father in Enumclaw, Washington. He has two brothers and three sisters. Nielson excelled in math and science, was involved with track and field and swimming activities, and was the Senior Class President for his graduating class. Nielson graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1998.
Nielson attended Green River Community College in Auburn WA, as an undergraduate, with an emphasis on pre-engineering. In 2000, he was recognized as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student of the Year after leading his college to victory in design innovation competitions.
Nielson transferred to the University of Washington where he earned his B.S. in Astronautical Engineering in 2004, with a specific focus in aerospace composite structures. Nielson was heavily involved with education outreach and on-campus politics. He served as advisor for the Resident Hall Student Association, Vice-President of his residence hall, Hansee Hall, President and Founder of the Mars Society at University of Washington, and the President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics UW Chapter. He was awarded a scholarship for Professional Potential in the field of aerospace engineering.
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