Nelson Abbott

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Nelson Abbott
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 60th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byBrad Daw
Personal details
Born (1966-01-30) January 30, 1966 (age 56)
Escondido, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kirstin Abbott
Children4
ResidenceOrem, Utah, U.S.
EducationBrigham Young University (BA, MBA, JD)

Nelson T. Abbott (born January 30, 1966)[1] is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 60th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Early life and education[]

Abbott was born in Escondido, California and raised in Provo, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University.[2]

Career[]

Abbott was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1994. Since then, he has owned and operated the Abbott Law Firm in Provo. In April 2020, Abbott defeated incumbent Republican Brad Daw at the Utah Republican Party's convention.[3] Abbott did not face a Democratic opponent in the November 2020 general election and assumed office on January 1, 2021.[4]

Personal life[]

Abbott is married to Kirstin Abbott, has four children and lives in Orem, Utah.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Utah State Rep. Nelson Abbott - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  2. ^ "Rep. Abbott, Nelson T." Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  3. ^ Herald, Connor Richards Daily. "Republican Orem attorney who defeated Rep. Brad Daw at convention would cut spending if elected". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  4. ^ "Nelson Abbott". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  5. ^ "Nelson Abbott, District 60". Utah House of Representatives. 2021-01-11. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
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