Andrew Carlson (politician)

Andrew Carlson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 50B district
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byChad Anderson
Succeeded bySteve Elkins
Personal details
Born1974 or 1975 (age 49–50)
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
SpouseKari
Children2
ResidenceBloomington, Minnesota
Alma materIowa State University
University of St. Thomas
University of Minnesota
Occupationlobbyist

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

Early life and career

Carlson attended 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 worked for many years as a project manager for the Minneapolis Public Works Department.[3] He also 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.

Following the 2020 census, redistricting placed Carlson and fellow DFL Rep. Steve Elkins in the same district. Elkins defeated Carlson 61.1%-38.9% in the 2022 primary election, ending Carlson's political career.[5]

After his defeat, Carlson took up work as a lobbyist.[6]

Personal life

Carlson and his wife, Kari, have two daughters.[1] He has lived in Bloomington, Minnesota since 2006.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ "Andrew Carlson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  6. ^ "Andrew Carlson". www.larkinhoffman.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  7. ^ Hanks, Mike (August 5, 2015). "Primary election will narrow field in Bloomington's District 2". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.