Background
Nielsen, Pete was born on March 15, 1938 in Burley, Idaho, United States.
Nielsen, Pete was born on March 15, 1938 in Burley, Idaho, United States.
Nielsen graduated from Minico High School and attended Brigham Young University and Utah State University.
1990 Nielsen lost the November 6, 1990, general election for senate seat 12A to Democratic Senator Rose Claire Wetherell, who served in the senate until 1996. 1996 When Democratic Senator Wetherell left the District 20 senate seat open, Nielsen lost the May 28, 1996, Republican primary to Representative Robbi L. King. 1998 Nielsen challenged King in the three-way May 26, 1998, Republican primary, but placed second.
King served in the senate until 2002.
On February 25, 2016, Nielsen claimed that women who are raped or victims of incest are less likely to become pregnant, due to "trauma". "Being a father of five girls, I"ve explored this a lot.".
Member of Elywhee Sugar Beet Growers Association (chairman & director), Elywhee Growers Association (president 1970), Elmore County National Farmers Organization 1970, Sugar Beet Growers Association 1970-1980, Elwyhee County Republicans (president & chairman 1990).
Married Connie Nielsen. Children: Robin Jo, Arlow, April, Heather, Celeste, Clint, Ivan, Desarae.