Senator John Carson

Senator Carson, a long-time Colorado resident, represents Senate District 30 and has a history of serving his country in various capacities. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1979 to 1985. While in the Marine Corps, Senator Carson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. During this time, he became involved in the political process by interning for the Senate Steering Committee, an experience he credits with teaching him a great deal about how the U.S. Senate operates.

After completing his undergraduate degree, Senator Carson obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Colorado Boulder. He later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1996. His extensive experience and active involvement in politics led him to a role in Washington, D.C., where he worked as legal counsel for numerous congressmen and senators. Including Colorado’s U.S. Senator Wayne Allard, with whom he worked for over 8 years.

Senator Carson later returned to Colorado, where he served as the Rocky Mountain Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 2001 to 2009. He also served as the Douglas County Board of Education president starting in 2009. His expertise in education and political acumen earned him recognition as a “Top Education Thinker of 2012” by the Denver Post. In 2014, he was elected a regent for the University of Colorado. Senator Carson brings his extensive knowledge and experience from Colorado and Washington, D.C., to the State Senate.