[1] He represented the electoral district of Porter Creek South as a member of the Yukon Party caucus until 2016.
Nixon lost his bid to Hardy's successor, Liz Hanson, finishing third in the December 13, 2010 by-election.
[4] He received criticism during his time as Minister of Health and Social Services for the government's inadequate planning of healthcare and continuing care spaces in the territory[5] and for its failure to deliver an adequate mental health strategy,[6] Nixon announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2016 Yukon election, but was defeated by former Whitehorse city councillor and Yukon Liberal candidate Ranj Pillai.
Nixon, originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, has an honours diploma from Humber College.
Nixon has owned and operated several businesses, including a graphics design company and a property management firm.