Don Carlson

Don Carlson REPRepublican

American politician

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Don CarlsonREPRepublican American politician
85
Years of Age
11
Years of Experience
WAResidence (state)

Don M. Carlson (born December 30, 1938) is an American educator and politician who served in the Washington House of Representatives from the 49th district from 1993 to 2001 and in the Washington State Senate from the 49th district from 2001 to 2005. Carlson, a Republican, lost his seat to Democrat Craig Pridemore in the 2004 election.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Western Washington University
MA
1967
Western Washington University
BA
1961
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Senator
Washington State Senate
2000 - 2004
Representative
Washington State House
1993 - 2000
Citizenship Instructor
Clark College
1967 - 1992
High School Teacher
Vancouver Public School District
1961 - 1992
Sp. 5
United States Army Reserve
1956 - 1964
Other Experience1 - 14 of 14
Advisor
Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center
1993 - 2004
Advisor
WSU-Vancouver Community Advisory Board
2000 - 2004
Member
Clark County Skills Center, Vocational Advisory Board
1994 - 2004
Member
Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
1993 - 2004
Member
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Vancouver, Washington
1952 - 2004
Board Member
Campus Ministry, Evergreen State College
1999 - 2000
Member
Citizens Scholarship Board, Washington, Dollars for Scholars
1996 - 2000
Washington State Retired Teachers Association
1992 - 2000
Experience
Washington Education Association
Experience
National Education Association
Experience
National Council for the Social Studies
Heritage Caucus
Washington
1994 - 2000
Washington State Council on Aging
1993 - 2000
Commissioner
Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education