Politics & Government

Jim Carlson, Democratic Candidate for Senate District 51

Former Sen. Jim Carlson is a lifelong Eagan resident who has been employed by two Fortune 500 companies in his career.

General Information

Name: Mr. Jim Carlson
Also known as: Jim
Age: 65
Place of residence: 1247 Carlson Lake Lane, Eagan, Minn.

Education

College

Attended college: Yes
College: University of Minnesota
Degree: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Year of graduation: 1973

Employment Information

Job titles held: Production Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Senator
Employers: Ecolab, 3M, Minnesota Senate

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Political Information

Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: State office
Running for position: Minnesota Senate, District 51
Chamber/district: Senate District 51, Eagan and Burnsville
Incumbent: No
First elected: Nov. 7, 2006
Previous elective offices: Minnesota Senate, 2007 - 2011
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: Minnesota House, 2004; Minnesota Senate, 2010

Party HQ

Address: 1247 Carlson Lake Lane, Eagan, Minn. 55123

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Campaign Manager

Name: Lynn Carlson
Title: Campaign Manager

URLs

Website: http://www.carlsonforsenate.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JimCarlsonForSenate

Other facts

Former State Senator 2007-2011; life-long Eagan resident; 30-year career in engineering and management in two Fortune 500 companies; licensed P.E.; Married 42 years to Gayle Carlson, a German teacher; daughter Lindsay, attorney; son Dave, software engineer.


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