Nelson A. Diaz

Party: Democratic.

Age: 68.

Residence: Chestnut Hill.

Family: Wife, Sara; three grown children, Nelson, Delia Lee, Vilmarie; five grandchildren.

Education: Rice High School (New York City); St. John's University (Class of 1969); Temple University School of Law (Class of 1972).

Occupation: Lawyer.

Campaign website: http://www.nelsondiazformayor.com

Career: Special assistant to Vice President Walter F. Mondale (1977-78); judge, Common Pleas Court (1981-93); general counsel, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1993-98); city solicitor (2001-04); board of directors, Exelon (2004-15); partner, Dilworth Paxson law firm (2011-present).

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