Carl Jensen (politician)

Carl Jensen
Judge of the Minnesota Tax Court
In office
February 2, 1981 – July 10, 1986
Appointed byAl Quie
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 28th district
17th (1967-1973)
In office
January 3, 1967 – January 5, 1981
Preceded byJohn Zwach
Succeeded byDennis Frederickson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
January 2, 1951 – January 2, 1961
Preceded byWilliam V. Burroughs
Succeeded byHarvey Paulson
Personal details
BornDecember 11, 1920
DiedMay 4, 1988(1988-05-04) (aged 67)
PartyRepublican (until 1986)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (after 1986)
SpousePatricia (second wife)
Children8, including Scott
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1942–1945
RankStaff Sergeant
Battles/wars
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Carl Arthur Jensen (December 11, 1920 – May 4, 1988) was a Minnesota politician, attorney, and veteran. Jensen served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate representing part of southwestern Minnesota during the 1950s until the 1980s. Jensen was a member of the Republican Party who later switched to become a Democrat at the end of his life.

Jensen, after leaving elected office, served on the Minnesota Tax Court from 1981 until 1986, appointed by then-Governor and fellow Republican Al Quie.