George Alfred Carlson

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George Alfred Carlson (born October 23, 1876, Alta, Iowa; died December 6, 1926, Denver, Colorado) was Governor of Colorado from 1915-17.

Carlson graduated from the University of Colorado in 1902 and earned his law degree there in 1904. He practiced law in Fort Collins, Colorado from 1905-08, and was district attorney in Fort Collins from 1908-14. 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 workers' compensation law and the establishment of the Industrial Commission of Colorado. He also supported and signed into law a prohibition bill making Colorado a "dry state."

Carlson was defeated for reelection in 1916. After leaving office, he returned to law practice in Denver.

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