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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