George Alfred Carlson

George Alfred Carlson (October 23, 1876 – December 6, 1926) was the 20th Governor of Colorado from 1915 to 1917.Carlson graduated from the University of Colorado in 1902 and earned his law degree there in 1904.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."
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