Karen Camper
| Karen Camper | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 87 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | University of Albany-SUNY | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 15, 1958 | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Camper attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She later received her A.S. from the University of Albany-SUNY. Camper has worked as a substitute teacher for the Memphis City School System. She is the owner of Key II Entertainment. Camper is a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Camper served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Camper served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Camper served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • District 34 Ad Hoc | ||||
| • Government Operations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Camper ran in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 87. Camper ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election. She was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Camper won re-election to the 87th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Justin H. Settles in the August 5 primary.[3] She faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Camper won re-election to the 87th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. [5]
Camper raised $27,907 for her campaign. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 87 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Karen Camper (D)
|
11,733 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Camper received $33,788 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Karen Camper's campaign in 2010 | |
| Camper, Karen | $4,016 |
| Federal Express | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,250 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $1,250 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $33,788 |
2008
Camper raised $27,907 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Camper, Karen | $2,801 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $2,750 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| ODOM PAC | $1,250 |
Personal
Camper has one child and currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
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- House investigation of Bebb underway - Cleveland Daily Banner
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Karen Camper
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Tennessee Votes profile
- Official Website
References
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 87
- ↑ District 87 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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