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Nelson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978, representing Florida's District 9 until 1982. He was Florida District 11's representative from 1982 to 1991. In 1990, Nelson ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for [[Governor]] of Florida. He lost to former U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles.
Nelson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978, representing Florida's District 9 until 1982. He was Florida District 11's representative from 1982 to 1991. In 1990, Nelson ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for [[Governor]] of Florida. He lost to former U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles.
===Florida State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner
===Florida State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner===
Nelson won the 1994 election for State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner against Republican Tim Ireland. He served in the position from 1995 to 2000.
Nelson won the 1994 election for State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner against Republican Tim Ireland. He served in the position from 1995 to 2000.