James W. "Jim" Nichols (born June 19, 1946) is an American farmer and politician.

Jim Nichols
Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
In office
1982–1990
GovernorAlbert Harold Quie
Rudy Perpich
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
1977–1981
Personal details
Born
James Nichols

(1946-06-19) June 19, 1946 (age 78)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Minnesota Morris (BS)

Career

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Nichols lives in Lake Benton, Lincoln County, Minnesota and is a farmer. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Morris. Nichols served in the Minnesota Senate from 1977 to 1981 and was a Democrat. He then served as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture from 1982 to 1990.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Nichols, James W. "Jim" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-05.