Politics & Government

Lyndon Carlson Candidate For MN House District 45A

Incumbent Carlson has been involved in local government for more than two decades.

General Information

Name : Mr. Lyndon R Carlson Sr
Also known as : Lyn
Age : 72
Place of residence : 8216 35th Avenue N, Crystal, MN 55427

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Minnesota State University, Mankato
Degree : Bachelor of Science
Year of graduation : 1964

Grad school

Employment Information

Job titles held : High School Social StudiesTeacher
Employers : Minneapolis Public Schools

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Political Information

Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: State office
Running for position: State Representative District 45A
Chamber/district: Minnesota House of Representatives District 45A
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 07 November 1972
Previous elective offices : Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 1973
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None

Party HQ

Address 8216 35th Avenue N
Crystal
MN
55427

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Campaign Manager

Name : Carole Carlson
Title : Campaign Coordinator

URLs

Website : lyndoncarlson.com
Facebook : Lyndon Carlson

Other facts

Family: Wife, Carole; three children; six grandchildren. Member of Northwest YMCA Board of Directors; Former member of PRISM Board of Directors. Legislative committees: Ways and Means, DFL Lead; Capital Investment; Taxes. Member of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Executive Committee; Author and supporter of legislation in the areas of educatioin, jobs and economic development, tax reform, affordable health care, and environmental protection. One hundred percent attendance each legislative session since being elected. Conducted town hall meetings and participated in community activities to keep informed about issues important to the district. Recognition: Phillip Sirotkin Award, Midwestern Higher Education Compact; Public Service Award, Metropolitan State University; Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, Minnesota State Univeristy, Mankato.

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