Al Carlson (politician)

Al Carlson (born November 21, 1948) is a Republican politician in North Dakota. He was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 41st District, serving since 1992. Representative Carlson is the chamber's majority leader, a position he has held since 2009.^[1]

Al Carlson
Majority Leader of the North Dakota House of Representatives
In office January 3, 2009 – December 3, 2018
Preceded by	Rick Berg
Succeeded by	Chet Pollert
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 41st district
In office December 1992 – December 3, 2018
Preceded by	Michelle Strinden
Succeeded by	Michelle Strinden
Personal details
Born	(1948-11-21) November 21, 1948 (age 76) Breckenridge, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	North Dakota State College of Science North Dakota State University (BA)

Carlson lost his reelection bid in the 2018 general election, so will vacate^{[needs update]} those positions on January 1, 2019.^[2]