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John Carlson
| John Carlson | ||
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| Minnesota State Senate District 4 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Bemidji State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Owner, John Carlson Agency | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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John Carlson is a former Republican member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 4 from 2011 to 2013.
Carlson is employed with American Family Insurance and John Carlson Agency Inc.
Carlson graduated from Bemidji State University.
Issues
Campaign themes
Carlson's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Governance
- Excerpt:"All power lies with the people except specific and carefully limited powers granted to government by our federal and state constitutions. "
Economy
- Excerpt:"Economic prosperity is best achieved by private sector job creation. Minnesota must lower taxes on business and reduce or remove burdensome regulations."
Budget
- Excerpt:"Minnesota’s financial stability and sustainability relies on continued fiscal restraint and responsibility."
Education
- Excerpt:"I support a vibrant education system that embraces a variety of learning environments to be determined and directed at the local level. "
Healthcare
- Excerpt:"Recently enacted federal health reform legislation does nothing to reduce increasing health care costs; in fact, it will serve to exacerbate the problem."
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carlson served on these committees:
- Capital Investment
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Higher Education
- State Government Innovation and Veterans
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
John Carlson endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
Carlson ran for re-election in the 5th district in 2012 after redistricting. He ran unopposed in the August 14 primary and was defeated by third district incumbent Tom Saxhaug (D) in the general election is on November 6.[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Saxhaug Incumbent |
52.4% | 21,301 | |
| Republican | John Carlson Incumbent | 47.6% | 19,362 | |
| Total Votes | 40,663 | |||
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Carlson had no opponent in the primary. He defeated incumbent Mary Olson (DFL) in the general election.[4]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 4 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Carlson (R)
|
18956 | 54.53% | ||
| Mary Olson (DFL) | 15752 | 45.31% | ||
| Write-In | 0.16 | 55% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Carlson raised $48,531 in contributions. [5]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $10,689 |
| Carlson, John | $4,800 |
Recent news
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John Carlson News Feed
- Crosslake 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony - Northland Press
- Week in Review: Taste of Lakeville, Levy, Powerball - Patch.com
- Week in Review: Same-Sex Marriage, Paved Trails Considered at Lebanon Hills - Patch.com
- Minnesota House approves gay marriage bill after two-hour debate - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Minnesota 12th state to pass gay marriage - Washington Times
- Why JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Is Wall Street's Indispensable Man - Businessweek
- Report card - May 19, 2013 - Bismarck Tribune
- MPR photos of the week: Marriage, kayaking, walleye and more - Minnesota Public Radio
- House passes anti-bullying bill; legislators recall personal experiences - Princeton Union Eagle
- The Arctic This Week: 04 May 2013 ? 10 May 2013 - The Arctic Institute
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Personal
Carlson and his wife Ann have two children.
External links
- Campaign site
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mary Olson (DFL) |
Minnesota State Senate District 4 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Kent Eken (DFL) |
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