Sean is from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He attended Michigan State University. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University, a master’s degree in labor relations and human resources from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Nicole, and their two children in Commerce Township.

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Sean Carlson is from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, master's degree in labor relations and human resources, and law degree from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Nicole, and their two children in Commerce Township, Michigan.

Sean has worked as a vice president of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, deputy director at the Michigan Department of Management & Budget, and executive director of the Michigan Defense Center. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for 20 years.

Sean Carlson served on the Huron Valley School Board from 2008 to 2022, having first been elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2014. He previously ran for the Michigan State Senate in 2002 but did not win.

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Sean Carlson previously served on the Huron Valley School Board, serving from 2008 to 2022. He previously ran for the Michigan State Senate in 2002, but did not win.

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Supports comprehensive support for veterans.

Supports a strong, modern manufacturing base in Michigan as part of broader economic priorities.

Sean is from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ]He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, master's degree in labor relations and human resources, and law degree from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Nicole, and their two children in Commerce Township.

Sean served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for 20 years. He has also worked as a vice president of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, deputy director at the Michigan Department of Management & Budget, and executive director of the Michigan Defense Center.

Sean Carlson on the Huron Valley School Board from 2008 to 2022, having first been elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2014. He previously ran for the Michigan State Senate in 2002 but did not win.

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