John Carlson may refer to:

• John Carlson (radio host) (born 1959), talk radio host on KOMO in Seattle, Washington
• John Carlson (American football) (born 1984), tight end
• John Carlson (ice hockey) (born 1990), ice hockey defenseman
• John Carlson (Minnesota politician) (born 1953), American politician and member of the Minnesota State Senate

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