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Tom Nelson: ‘This is the people's campaign’

July 6, 2022

An interview with the Outagamie county executive

Editorial | Democrats desperately need to reconnect with rural Wisconsin

July 6, 2022

“But as this point the standout [rural] plan is that of Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson.”

U.S. Senate candidate calls on lawmakers to codify abortion rights, expand Supreme Court

June 29, 2022

U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson appeared with state senator Kelda Roys to call on federal lawmakers to codify abortion rights and expand the U.S. Supreme Court.

Democratic Senate candidate Tom Nelson visits UW-Madison to discuss student issues

May 28, 2022

Nelson addressed climate change, rising college costs and other youth issues at a roundtable discussion with a half-dozen students on Wednesday.

Cap Times: Opinion | Tom Nelson says he knows how to fight for workers

May 15, 2022

When he heard that members of United Auto Workers Local 180 were on strike against CNH, the multinational corporation that makes Case agricultural equipment in Racine County, Tom Nelson raced to join their picket line.

Cap Times: Letter | Nelson right on Fiserv Forum

May 12, 2022

Dear Editor: Tom Nelson has shown again that he stands above the current frontrunners in the Democratic Primary. They backed the $250 million grant to the Milwaukee Bucks to build the current arena.

Urban Milwaukee: Bucks Subsidy An Issue in US Senate Race

May 9, 2022

Amid a playoff run by the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the huge tax subsidy for the team is being criticized by Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, who is running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S Senator seat held by Ron Johnson.

Isthmus: Senate race still wide open

April 29, 2022

For political writers, Charles Franklin is Santa Claus. Every few months Franklin, who runs the Marquette University Law School poll, issues a new report. It’s always packed with good stuff that writers like me get to unwrap. This month’s poll was no exception, so let’s dive right in.

POLITICO: Pro-Bernie group endorses in key Dem Senate primary

April 28, 2022

Our Wisconsin Revolution is backing Tom Nelson in the crowded race to take on GOP Sen. Ron Johnson.

Ripon Press: U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson talks unions at Ripon College panel

October 7, 2021

When a Fox Valley paper mill was put in receivership in 2017, it looked as if another midwest manufacturer would close its doors, leaving hundreds without work and creating a hole in the local economy. Then, a county executive, lawyers and a labor union banded together to do what some thought was impossible: Save the mill.