Cliffard D. Carlson

Cliffard Dale Carlson (December 30, 1915 – August 28, 1977) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Carlson was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois, and attended North Central College and received his B.A.

After serving in the United States Naval Reserve, he entered business as a manufacturer.

In 1972, Carlson won a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charlotte Thompson Reid, and did not seek re-election.

[1] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress