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 by | Chad Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 or 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Kari |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University University of St. Thomas University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | project 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]
References
- Hanks, Mike (October 14, 2016). "Voters guide: House District 50B". Sun Current. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- "Carlson, Andrew". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- Smetanka, Mary Jane (October 30, 2013). "A crowd runs for Bloomington City Council". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- Hanks, Mike (December 30, 2015). "Two candidates will vie to replace Lenczewski". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- Hanks, Mike (August 5, 2015). "Primary election will narrow field in Bloomington's District 2". Sun Current. ECM Publishers. Retrieved March 18, 2018.