Lyndon Carlson

Lyndon Carlson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 45A district
44A (1973–1983), 46B (1983–2003), 45B (2003–2013)
Assumed office
January 2, 1973
Preceded by redrawn district
Personal details
Born (1940-04-18) April 18, 1940
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Carole Moss
Children 3
Residence Crystal, Minnesota
Alma mater Mankato State College
Profession educator, legislator
Religion Congregational

Lyndon R. Carlson, Sr. (born April 18, 1940) is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 45A, which includes portions of Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is also a retired teacher and coach, having taught at Henry High School in Minneapolis for many years.[1]

Education

Carlson graduated from Mankato State College in Mankato in 1964 with a B.S. in Education and Social Studies, and also attended graduate school there and at St. Thomas College in Saint Paul.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Carlson was first elected to the House in 1972, and has been re-elected every two years since then. He represented the old District 44A prior to the 1982 legislative redistricting, and the old District 46B prior to the 2002 legislative redistricting. He was chair of the Finance Committee from 2007–2010,[2] was an assistant minority leader from 1999–2002, and chaired the Education Committee from 1987–1997, and from 1981-1984.[1] He also served on the Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources and on the Midwest Higher Education Commission.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Carlson, Sr., Lyndon R". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Lyndon Carlson Sr. (DFL) 45B - Minnesota House of Representatives". House.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  3. ↑ "Project Vote Smart - Representative Lyndon R. Carlson - Biography". Votesmart.org. 1940-04-18. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
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