Andrew Carlson (politician)

Robert Andrew Carlson (born 1974/75)[1] is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 50B in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Andrew Carlson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 50B district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byChad Anderson
Personal details
Born1974/1975 (age 44–45)
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)Kari
Children2
ResidenceBloomington, Minnesota
Alma materIowa State University
University of St. Thomas
University of Minnesota
Occupationproject manager

Early life and career

Carlson attended the Iowa State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in community and regional planning, and the University of St. Thomas, graduating with a Master of Business Administration. He was a policy fellow at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.[2]

Carlson is a project manager for the Minneapolis Public Works Department.[3] He served on the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Bloomington City Council from 2014 to 2016.[1][4]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Carlson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016, defeating Republican incumbent Chad Anderson. He once again defeated Chad Anderson and won re-election in 2018.

Personal life

Carlson and his wife, Kari, have two daughters.[1] He has lived in Bloomington, Minnesota since 2006.[5]

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References
  1. Hanks, Mike (October 14, 2016). "Voters guide: House District 50B". Sun Current. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  2. "Carlson, Andrew". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  3. Smetanka, Mary Jane (October 30, 2013). "A crowd runs for Bloomington City Council". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  4. Hanks, Mike (December 30, 2015). "Two candidates will vie to replace Lenczewski". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  5. Hanks, Mike (August 5, 2015). "Primary election will narrow field in Bloomington's District 2". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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