Richard Nelson (politician)

Richard Nelson
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
January 13, 2020  January 8, 2024
Preceded byReid Falconer
Succeeded byChristopher Kim Carver
Personal details
Born (1986-05-20) May 20, 1986
McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAshley
Children3
EducationLouisiana State University (BS, JD)

Richard James Nelson (born May 20, 1986) is an American politician and current Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, appointed by Governor Jeff Landry. He is an engineer, attorney and former Representative of the Louisiana House of Representatives representing Louisiana's 89th district from January 13, 2020, to January 8, 2024. He was a candidate for governor of Louisiana in the 2023 Louisiana elections.