Carl Jensen | |
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| Judge of the Minnesota Tax Court | |
| In office February 2, 1981 – July 10, 1986 | |
| Appointed by | Al Quie |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 28th district 17th (1967-1973) | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 5, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | John Zwach |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Frederickson |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 2, 1951 – January 2, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | William V. Burroughs |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Paulson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1920 Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 1988 (aged 67) Arden Hills, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (until 1986) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (after 1986) |
| Spouse | Patricia (second wife) |
| Children | 8, including Scott |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | |
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.[1]