Jack Sonnich Nelsen is an American politician, retired music teacher, and dairy farmer, representing District 26B in the Idaho House of Representatives since 2022.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, Nelsen generated controversy in his first-ever House Agricultural Affairs Committee meeting[1][3] for saying he had "definite opinions" about reproduction and women's health because of his experience with cows,[4][5] for which he subsequently apologized[6][7] and clarified that he is pro-choice.[8]
Jack Nelsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 26B district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sally Toone |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emily Mills (m. 1980) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Jerome, Idaho |
| Alma mater | College of Southern Idaho (AA) University of Redlands (BA) Boise State University (MEd) |
| Occupation | Music teacher, dairy farmer |
| Known for | Comments comparing milking cows to reproductive healthcare |
References
edit- ^ a b Suppe, Ryan (January 13, 2023). "Idaho lawmaker 'embarrassed,' sorry for comparing women to dairy cows". Idaho Statesman. Idaho Statesman. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Rep. Jack Nelsen (R)". Idaho Legislature. Idaho State Legislature. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ @IdahoDems (January 12, 2023). "ICYMI: Idaho Republican Rep. Jack Nelsen compares women to farm animals and says experience working with cattle has given him "ideas on repro and women's health thing" in his first-ever committee meeting" (Tweet). Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Clark, Meredith (January 13, 2023). "Idaho Republican legislator apologises for comparing women's reproductive care to milking cows". Independent. The Independent. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Papenfuss, Mary (January 13, 2023). "GOP State Lawmaker Has Ideas On Women's Reproductive Issues Because He Knows Cows". HuffPost. HuffPost. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Aleks (January 13, 2023). "Idaho Republican Apologizes for Comparing Women to Farm Animals". Newsweek. Newsweek. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Kiggins, Steve (January 12, 2023). "Jerome Rep. Jack Nelsen apologizes for 'inappropriate' remarks on women's reproductive care". Idaho County Free Press. Idaho County Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Dee, Mark. "Nelsen apologizes for 'inappropriate remarks,' reiterates support for women's 'right to choose'". Idaho Mountain Express. Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
