title: Hugh Nerlien
text: # Hugh Nerlien
  
  Hugh Nerlien is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2016 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Kelvington-Wadena, as a member of the Saskatchewan Party.
  
  ## Background
  
  Nerlien was born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. He is currently married, and has two sons and one daughter. Nerlien holds a diploma in business administration from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and prior to election to the Legislature worked in the banking sector.
  
  ## Electoral history
  
  ### 2016 Saskatchewan general election
  
  2016 Saskatchewan general election: Kelvington-Wadena :
  
  | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Saskatchewan | Hugh Nerlien | 5,133 | 69.97 | -8.75 |
  | | New Democratic | Danny Hiscock | 1,354 | 18.45 | +0.09 |
  | | Progressive Conservative | Tim Atchinson | 390 | 5.31 | +5.31 |
  | | Western Independence | Walter Hrappsted | 218 | 2.97 | +2.97 |
  | | Liberal | Bernie Yuzdepski | 132 | 1.79 | +1.79 |
  | | Green | Owen Swiderski | 108 | 1.47 | -1.45 |
  | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 7,335 | 100.0 |
  | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | – |
  | | Saskatchewan hold | Saskatchewan hold | Swing | Swing | - |
  | Source: Elections Saskatchewan |||||||
  