Carlson, Joel D.
House 1985-86 (District 9A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Clay
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/22/1960
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Moorhead
Occupation (when first elected):
Construction, K and L Construction
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; Attended College; Political Science
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Moorhead, Minnesota (Legislative Liaison);
[Dates Unknown]
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota House of Representatives (Legislative Assistant to the House Minority Leader, Before He Served);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Robin
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully as the Independent Republican party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1986 and 1988 elections.
Body:
House
District:
09A
Elected:
11/6/1984
Residence:
Moorhead
Term of Office:
1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
Counties Represented:
Clay
Occupation:
Construction, K and L Construction
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Human Services Division
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Social Services
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Metropolitan Affairs
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Regulated Industries and Energy
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Regulated Industries and Energy: Gaming
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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