# Garret Nelson

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**Gerald Garret Nelson** (born 1984) is an American politician. Nelson currently serves as a member of the [Alaska House of Representatives](/source/Alaska_House_of_Representatives) from the 29th district. He was appointed by Governor [Mike Dunleavy](/source/Mike_Dunleavy_(politician)) on December 24, 2025, and sworn in on December 30.[1][2] He replaced [George Rauscher](/source/George_Rauscher), who was previously appointed to the [Alaska Senate](/source/Alaska_Senate) by Dunleavy. He currently works as a salesman, and has prior experience as a cattle rancher, welder and small business owner.

## References

1. ["Governor Dunleavy Appoints Two Members to Alaska House of Representatives"](https://gov.alaska.gov/governor-dunleavy-appoints-two-members-to-alaska-house-of-representatives). *Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy*. December 24, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2026.

1. Samuels, Iris (December 30, 2025). ["Alaska House Republicans confirm 2 new members"](https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2025/12/30/alaska-house-republicans-confirm-2-new-members). *[Anchorage Daily News](/source/Anchorage_Daily_News)*. Retrieved January 5, 2026.

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