Travis E. Nelson is an American politician and nurse serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 44th district.

[2] While working as a janitor, landscaper, and coach, he earned an Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Columbia Basin Community College and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Washington State University.

[4] Nelson was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in February 2022 by members of the Multnomah County Commission, succeeding Tina Kotek who went on to become governor.

[7] in 2022, he was appointed to serve on the state Reproductive Health and Access to Care Work Group in anticipation of the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade.

[24] Nelson has authored and successfully passed multiple resolutions in an effort to make the Democratic Party of Oregon more progressive.