Endorsements

“I’m proud to endorse Tom Nelson as the progressive Senator we need. His support for Medicare for All is what we need for Washington to finally fix our broken health care system. He will always protect a woman’s right to choose and has shown you can get results in a red county through hard work and real leadership.”

“As the son of a Lutheran pastor who grew up in Little Chute, Tom Nelson understands very well the beauty and challenges of rural Wisconsin. He courageously helped save a local paper mill and he knows the importance of investing in our small businesses, family farms, while also being fiscally responsible. I was proud to serve with him in the State Assembly and see his leadership up close. He will be a fierce advocate for the Northwoods as a U.S. Senator.”

“I have been impressed with Tom Nelson since we served together in the State Assembly. He was someone who got things done by working both sides of the aisle. I’m glad to endorse him for U.S. Senate so we can have an effective voice for Wisconsin.”

“Tom’s leadership in Appleton — and all of Outagamie county — throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is indicative of how well he’ll serve all of Wisconsin. In times of crisis and instability, Tom led our county fearlessly, and that’s why I trust him as my next United States Senator.”

“I’ve been proud to serve the residents of Outagamie county with Tom Nelson, and I’m even more proud to endorse him for US Senate. He’s a proven leader with real working-class values.”

“Tom Nelson is the progressive leader we need in the Senate. As Ron Johnson continues to flounder, I am confident in Tom’s people-first leadership that will uplift Wisconsin’s economy, schools, and industries throughout this pandemic and beyond it.”

“Tom is a proven leader who has dedicated his career to serving the people of Wisconsin. Under his current leadership as County Executive, Outagamie County has achieved a AAA rating and has been consistently acknowledged as one of the best-run counties in the state of Wisconsin.”

“My wife Jackie and I live on the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation in Shawano County. I have over 30 years government experience: Tribal Council, Bowler School Board, and Shawano County Board of Supervisors. I’ve known Tom for over a decade and he is an honest man and what we need in the U.S. Senate! He is willing to work for all residents, no matter what their political preference may be. I am proud to support him.”

“Today I am giving my full endorsement to Tom Nelson for United States Senate. I served with Tom in the Legislature and know him to be a leader who truly cares about working families and core Democratic values like healthcare, fair wages, and workers’ rights and protections. His time as Outagamie County Executive shows that he can work with people of different viewpoints to get things done; he understands what our communities, and our state, need to progress. I believe Tom Nelson is the candidate who can speak to all Wisconsinites, whether urban, suburban or rural, and he is the candidate who can retire Ron Johnson. Join me in supporting Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate.”

“I served with Tom in the state Assembly. I know him to be a committed public servant and tireless worker who always puts his constituents first. We need a Senator who understands the needs of working families and will well represent and serve them in the US Senate. It is for that reason that I wholeheartedly endorse him for the US Senate.”

“I’m endorsing Tom Nelson for the United States Senate in Wisconsin in 2022 because he reminds me of all the great progressive politicians this state has had over the years, whether it’s Herb Kohl, Russ Feingold, Bill Proxmire, Bob La Follette - you name it. He’s a coalition builder. He’s great at getting things done. He comes from an area outside of Madison or Milwaukee. He’s known for working across the line with politicians like Republican former mayor of Appleton, Tim Hanna. And I think he’s the best choice to beat Ron Johnson.”

“Tom Nelson can be counted on putting workers first. I’ve watched his career and admire his service. The U.S. Senate could use someone who watches out for working families like Tom Nelson. And Ron Johnson deserves an opponent who can beat him.”

“I grew up with Thomas. From an early age, we knew him as someone who always fought hard for and stood up for what he believed in. He’ll make a fine U.S. Senator and make us proud.”

“It is my privilege to endorse Tom Nelson. For decades I have seen Tom bring people together for progressive action. Tom shows time and again that he can be counted upon to stand up for working families, environmental justice and a green economy. Tom will make a great Senator!”

“From one public official to another, I am pleased to be able to endorse Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate because I have seen firsthand Tom’s commitment to labor and the working person. I am confident he will put the people of Wisconsin first.”

“I am proud to endorse and stand with Tom Nelson in his race for the Senate because he will lead in the urgent fight to secure Medicare for All and because he can always be counted on to stand up for us. Farmers, workers seniors, environmentalists, LGBTQ+ -have no better ally than Tom Nelson.”

“Honesty, integrity and hard work is exactly what we need in our next US Senator and that is why I wholeheartedly endorse Tom Nelson. He will bring a breath of fresh air and be someone who will make Wisconsin proud again.”

“From baling hay to bussing tables to working at a paper mill, Tom Nelson knows what working families are going through and has spent his career fighting for them. It’s time we have more Senators who aren’t millionaires and know the struggles of everyday Wisconsinites.”

“Tom Nelson is a lifelong Wisconsinite who grew up in a small-town community. His fight for workers and to save the local paper mill shows he will leave no one behind in Wisconsin. I am proud to endorse him for U.S. Senate because of his ability to bridge our urban-rural divides.”

“I’ve lived and worked in rural Wisconsin nearly my entire life. I know Tom Nelson will give Wisconsin rural communities a strong voice in the U.S. Senate.”

“I’ve known Tom for over a decade since we were in the state legislature. I’ve never known a public official who worked as hard and that’s why we elected him to be our assistant leader in the Assembly. And when, in 2017, the death knell sounded for a historic paper valley mill that had been the community’s economic mainstay for 128 years, Tom led the way and, against all odds, the people won. It’s time we had a giant killer like Tom on our side. I am proud to endorse him to be our next U.S. Senator.”

“Tom has always put working families first since his time in the Assembly. He is passionate about reviving Wisconsin manufacturing, fighting unfair trade agreements and will fight for Wausau in the U.S. Senate.”

“I was proud to serve with Tom in the Assembly and see his leadership fighting against payday lenders and preserving SeniorCare, a unique prescription drug program for the elderly. As a native from the Fox River Valley, Tom knows how to win in tough areas which makes him the best candidate to be our next Senator.”

“Throughout my service in the Wisconsin State Legislature and my time as a practicing neurologist in Beloit from 1985 to 2004, I was a tireless advocate for a properly funded “Medicare for All” health care system. Within my freshman class of the legislature, Tom Nelson stood out as a clear leader and fellow supporter of health care for all. His ability to advocate for his constituents is a major strength, and he manages to speak plainly but powerfully. These are just some of the many incredible traits Tom will bring as Wisconsin’s next U.S. Senator.”

“As a former fellow local official, I trust Tom Nelson to get things done for us in Washington and bring people together as he has as Outagamie County Executive. Even though he’s a Democrat, he’s been elected continuously in his conservative area and proven he can work on a bipartisan basis to get things done, such as helping to save a local paper mill that was due to shut down with hundreds of union jobs at stake. Waukesha will be well served by someone who understands what our Wisconsin communities need.”

“I served in the Wisconsin Assembly with Tom. He was a damn good legislator. Tom was selected by his Assembly Democratic colleagues to be their leader – which tells you how his peers viewed him. He’s repeatedly won elections in areas that aren’t very blue, which are necessary for any Democrat to carry in a statewide election. Tom is an experienced, knowledgeable leader who knows Wisconsin, and who can defeat the national embarrassment who shamefully represents us in the U.S. Senate.”

“As a former Republican county chair, I proudly endorse Tom Nelson as the candidate we need to defeat Ron Johnson. Tom has proven he knows how to win in red areas and he knows how to work across the aisle. That’s the type of Senator Wisconsin needs.”

“Tom’s dedication to union causes and Wisconsin manufacturing is unmatched with real accomplishments. I’m proud to endorse a fellow labor leader to serve the great state of Wisconsin.”

“I’m endorsing Tom because he’s committed to quality education and valuing teachers. Having known and seen Tom’s leadership going back to his days in the legislature, I know he’s going to protect Wisconsin’s public schools with his leadership, listening, and advocating for what’s right.”

“Tom’s history of integrity and heartfelt leadership makes him an ideal candidate for the people of Wisconsin. I’m impressed with his work as Outagamie County Executive and his involvement in saving the jobs of hundreds of workers at our nearby paper mill. Tom has set a clear example of his commitment to the Wisconsin worker.”

“As a firefighter, I know Tom’s got my back and I’m proud to endorse him for the Senate. He has a vision for Medicare for All but in the short term, allowing public safety workers to buy into Medicare for those who risk their lives everyday for our communities.”

“Not only has Tom been a loyal supporter of unions, but he also understands the opportunities the building trades offer to women as well. I’m proud to support him as the Senator we need for workers.”

“Wisconsin has a rich history of labor activism and no one gets this better than Tom Nelson. A man who never had to be asked to help, and offered assistance every time any Wisconsin paper mill faced a crisis, Tom has proven his commitment and loyalty to advancing the worker’s cause. I know no one will fight harder in the U.S. Senate for Wisconsin’s working men and women.”

“Tom Nelson has been a loyal advocate for working men and women. Labor unions know we have no better friend. As a steamfitter, I know Tom is dedicated to Wisconsin workers. He has the best record for fighting for us. I’m proud to endorse him to be the next Senator from Wisconsin.”

“It’s past time to make this a better world for our children and grandchildren by investing in a labor-first climate solution while creating good paying jobs for working families. I’m certain Tom Nelson is the right person for the job in the U.S. Senate.”

“I know Tom Nelson and I know he is the labor candidate. No one has fought as hard for working families than Tom. He has been on the picket line and he’s always been there for us, as a legislator and as county executive. I proudly endorse Tom for U.S. Senate.”

“Tom Nelson has for decades stood alongside families with their best interest in obtaining a better society and community. His track record is both constant and consistent. That’s why I am supporting Tom for US Senate.”

“Tom Nelson has always been here for working families and I know he will take those values for us to the U.S. Senate.”

“During my 32 years at WFRV, I was honored to bring you the news that mattered to the families of northeast Wisconsin. Now, I am delighted to endorse Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate. I’ve known Tom for many years and have seen him up close in action. He’s a thoughtful leader who has served Outagamie County and northeast Wisconsin well whether it was fighting to keep the Appleton Coated mill open, helping lead our community through the pandemic or passing balanced budgets and providing essential services to his county and I know he will do the same for our state in Washington, D.C.”

“I’m just a northern Wisconsin businessman. Take a look at Tom Nelson. No silver spoon. No slick politics. I like honest. I appreciate trust. I support “environmentally clean” union jobs. I want my great grand children to have a good education – trust in their government, deer meat and community – not reckless politics. I like people who have milked cows, trust their Indigenous neighbors, reject the influence of foreign tar sand oil corporations and know how to grow corn, like me.”

“Tom Nelson is someone that I and the Hmong community can trust to well represent our interests. I know I can count on him to have our backs. He fought hard against forced repatriation to Laos, he honors us each year at the Hmong New Year festival, and works hard to make sure the Hmong community has a seat at the table. It is for this reason and so many others that I endorse Tom Nelson for US Senate.”

“I worked with and worked for many candidates in my time as state party chair and as a Democratic activist. I can say without qualification that Tom Nelson has the credentials, track record and background to take on and defeat Ron Johnson and will be a US Senator who will fight hard for working families. That is why I am proud to endorse him for Senate and I hope you will join me.”

“Tom is the candidate with the truest progressive vision for Wisconsin and the best chance at beating Ron Johnson.

Tom Nelson has consistently shown himself to be a change agent in confronting the various crises facing our nation. Whether it’s standing up for paper mill and factory workers and dairy farmers who are being ground up for corporate profit, or envisioning an American environmental policy that heals our planet while making our communities stronger and less reliant on Big Oil, or making clear the need for Medicare for All, Tom has distinguished himself from among the Democratic field.

And as a pastor’s kid himself, Tom understands that this is not merely a political struggle, but a moral and spiritual one, as well. This understanding and approach is what’s led him to success in a so-called “red” area and it’s why he is best suited to beat Ron Johnson in November.”

“I enthusiastically support Tom Nelson for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. Embracing Wisconsin’s finest progressive values, Tom believes that every American has a right to a productive job that pays a living wage, a right to a voice in the workplace through membership in a labor union with collective bargaining powers, and a right to comprehensive quality healthcare. Indeed, Tom is committed to enabling every one of us to realize the nation’s historic promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

“After hearing from everyone, we realize that the only candidate who truly understands the seriousness of global warming, the fight for democracy, and now the only true progressive in the race, is clearly Tom Nelson. Unlike all the other candidates, “green energy” is not just a talking point. Our campaign, and all it stands for, is proud to endorse Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate, and we ask that you do as well. There is nothing FAKE about Tom Nelson - he is a REAL leader, with REAL understanding - not just money and a list of talking points.

Tom Nelson is the candidate whose leadership is worth more than money.”