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  Nickerson, William H.
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  2005-01-01  
 
NameWilliam H. Nickerson
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Greenwich, Connecticut , United States
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Born January 22, 1939 (85 years)
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InfoSenator William Nickerson, R-Greenwich, is serving his eighth term in the Connecticut State Senate representing the 36th District which includes Greenwich and parts of Stamford and New Canaan.

Senator Nickerson serves as the Chief Deputy Minority Leader and as Ranking Member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Senator Nickerson also serves on the Transportation Committee, the Commerce Committee and the State Bond Commission. He is a member of the Federal Transportation Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators.

Prior to his election to the Senate in 1990 Senator Nickerson served two terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1991 from the 149th District.

Mr. Nickerson graduated from Harvard College in 1961 and earned a law degree from Columbia Law School in 1964. He is married to the former Jane McPherson of Darien. They have two adult children - Storm and Sarah.

Senator Nickerson manages a real estate investment business. He previously practiced law and is a member of the bar in Connecticut and New York.

The Senator began his career in government in 1969 winning election to the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting where he served for 17 years. He also served as chairman of the RTM Planning and Zoning Committee.

Along with his work in the Connecticut Senate, Mr. Nickerson belongs to several civic organizations including the Greenwich Council on Youth and Drugs.

Senator Nickerson has received eleven non-partisan awards for his special legislative achievements:

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  11/07/2006 CT State Senate 36 Won 58.60% (+18.45%)
  11/02/2004 CT State Senate 36 Won 91.58% (+83.15%)
  11/05/2002 CT State Senate 36 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2000 CT State Senate 36 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1998 CT State Senate 36 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/1996 CT State Senate 36 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1994 CT State Senate 36 Won 73.41% (+49.35%)
  11/03/1992 CT State Senate 36 Won 66.58% (+33.16%)
  11/06/1990 CT State Senate 36 Won 42.88% (+10.56%)
  11/08/1988 CT State House 149 Won 71.02% (+42.03%)
  11/04/1986 CT State House 149 Won 69.45% (+38.90%)
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