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Jennifer was born in Montana and grew up in Big Sandy. She completed her degree in biomedical science at Montana State University. Jennifer and her husband, Don, have raised their five children in the Gallatin Valley, living in Churchill for the past 18 years. 

Jennifer Carlson is the State Representative in State House District 69. She was elected in 2020 and has served two terms in this position. She has also served as the Majority Whip.

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Said, "Just as each of us must do in our day to day lives managing our families and our households, so must state government make good decisions about spending the money of hard-working Montanans."

Said, "We are required by Montana Constitution to have a balanced budget, and we must do it while also meeting our responsibilities."

Sponsored legislation to remove the licensing requirement for hair braiding.

- Said, "Just as each of us must do in our day to day lives managing our families and our households, so must state government make good decisions about spending the money of hard-working Montanans."
- Wants to maintain a balanced budget.
- Sponsored legislation to remove the licensing requirement for hair braiding.
- Wants to ease "regulatory burdens."

Economy

Believes in the inalienable rights of all to a clean environment, life's necessities, property protection, and the pursuit of safety, health, and happiness, acknowledging the associated responsibilities.

Believes in the "inalienable rights" of all to a clean environment, life's necessities, property protection, and the pursuit of safety, health, and happiness, acknowledging the associated responsibilities.

Wants to maintain Montana's agricultural heritage and responsible natural resource use.

- Believes in the "inalienable rights" of all to a clean environment, life's necessities, property protection, and the pursuit of safety, health, and happiness, acknowledging the associated responsibilities.
- Wants to maintain Montana's agricultural heritage and responsible natural resource use.

Energy & the Environment

Chair of the House Human Services Committee.

Supports the elderly and Montanans with disabilities.

Has sponsored legislation in mental health system reform and wants to end stigma regarding mental health.

Opposes discrimination based on vaccination status.

- Chair of the House Human Services Committee.
- Opposes abortion.
- Supports the elderly and Montanans with disabilities.
- Has sponsored legislation in mental health system reform and wants to end stigma regarding mental health.
- Opposes discrimination based on vaccination status.

Healthcare

- Supports veterans.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Supports property rights and limited government.

- Supports property rights and limited government.

Voting & Elections

Has sponsored legislation in child welfare reform.

- Wants to ensure quality education.
- Has sponsored legislation in child welfare reform.
- Supports free-market private daycare.

Education

Jennifer Carlson

Jennifer Carlson was born in Montana and grew up in Big Sandy. She moved to Bozeman in 1991 to complete her degree in Biomedical Science at Montana State University. Jennifer and her husband, Don, have raised their five children in the Gallatin Valley, living in Churchill for the past 18 years. There is no information provided about the church she attends.

As of May 22, 2024, Jennifer Carlson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jennifer Carlson is running for re-election to the office of State Representative for House District 68. She has served as the Majority Whip and is the Chair of the House Human Services Committee. The duration of her time in office is not specified.

Said, "I believe that government should be limited and that free people should have the liberty to make decisions for themselves and their families. We must return to a government by and for the people, not by and for government agencies."

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 100 members of the Montana House of Representatives. The Montana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Montana State Legislature (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. Individuals can serve no more than 8 years in a 16-year period.