Ted S. Nelson

Theodore Sgambelluri Nelson (May 17, 1935 – February 10, 2025) was a Guamanian politician. A member of the Democratic Party of Guam, Nelson served as Vice Speaker of Guam Legislature and senator in the Guam Legislature for 6 terms.

Background Nelson was born on May 17, 1935, to Peter Flores Torres Nelson and Laura Sgambelluri. Nelson graduated from George Washington High School. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from the College of Guam, a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, and a master's degree from the University of New Mexico.

Ted S. Nelson died on February 10, 2025, at the age of 89.

Arriola-Nelson Gubernatorial Ticket In 1974, Joaquin C. "Kin" Arriola teamed up with Nelson in the Democratic Party of Guam Gubernatorial Primary. In the primary, Arriola-Nelson placed 4th against the teams of Ricardo Bordallo and Rudolph G. Sablan, Pedro C. Sanchez and Esteban U. Torres, and Manuel F.L. Guerrero and David D.L. Flores, with 1,254 votes.

Guam Constitutional Convention 1977 During the 1977 Guam Constitutional Convention, Nelson served as a delegate from Mongmong-Toto-Maite and secretary of the convention.

Guam Legislature Elections Election YearGuam LegislaturePrimary PlacementGeneral PlacementResult 1978 15th Guam Legislature 2 (2nd District) 9 (2nd District) Not elected 1980 16th Guam Legislature ... (2nd District) 8 (2nd District) Not elected 1982 17th Guam Legislature 5 5 Elected 1984 18th Guam Legislature 3 12 Elected 1986 19th Guam Legislature 3 5 Elected 1988 20th Guam Legislature 5 14 Elected 1990 21st Guam Legislature 2 22 Not elected 1992 22nd Guam Legislature No primary election 21 Elected 1994 23rd Guam Legislature 7 14 Elected 1996 24th Guam Legislature 11 23 Not elected 1998 25th Guam Legislature No primary election 18 Not elected 2000 26th Guam Legislature No primary election 25 Not elected 2004 28th Guam Legislature 10 26 Not elected

Leadership roles Nelson served as vice president of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures from January 1, 1995, to December 31, 1996.