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Sophia A. Nelson | |
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 Sophia A. Nelson in 2019 | |
| Born | (1967-01-05)January 5, 1967 (age 58) |
| Education | San Diego State University (BA) American University (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, author, political commentator |
| Political party | Independent (2020–present)[3] |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (until 2020) |
| Website | Official website |
Sophia Angeli Nelson (born January 5, 1967) is an American author and journalist.
She was born inMunich, Germany, and grew up inSomerdale, New Jersey, graduating fromSterling High School in 1985.[4] She received her B.A. in economics and political science fromSan Diego State University, and became politically active as a Republican in 1988 after hearingJack Kemp during the 1988 presidential primaries.[5] She was legal counsel to New Jersey GovernorChristine Todd Whitman[5][6] and ran for Congress inNew Jersey's 1st congressional district in 1996.[6] She was also a GOP counsel for theHouse Government Reform and Oversight Committee,[5] but ultimately decided to become a journalist and author. As of 2020, she is a political independent.[3] She is a member ofAlpha Kappa Alpha sorority.[7]
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