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George Alfred Carlson (October 23, 1876 – December 6, 1926) was the 20th
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of
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from 1915 to 1917.


Biography

He was born on October 23, 1876, in Alta, Iowa. Carlson graduated from the
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in 1902 and earned his law degree there in 1904. He practiced law in
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, from 1905 to 1908, and was district attorney in Fort Collins from 1908 to 1914. He ran for governor as a Republican in 1914 and won, benefiting from vote-splitting between Democrats and Progressives. Carlson's administration was noted for labor reforms, including the passage of a
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law and the establishment of the Industrial Commission of Colorado. He also supported and signed into law a
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bill making Colorado a "dry state." Carlson was defeated for reelection in 1916. After leaving office, he returned to law practice in Denver. He died on December 6, 1926, in
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.


External links

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State of Colorado biography


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Carlson, George Alfred 1876 births 1926 deaths Republican Party governors of Colorado People from Buena Vista County, Iowa University of Colorado alumni