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Karen Foster
| Karen Foster | ||
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| Maine House of Representatives District 58 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Karen Foster is a former Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 2010 to 2012. Foster ran in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 58.
Foster is a retired business owner, with 20 years as the owner of a floral shop. Karen also has experience coordinating weddings and events, and is a substitute teacher.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Foster served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Foster ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Maine House of Representatives District 58. Foster ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and was defeated by Lori Fowle (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Maine House of Representatives, District 58, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Lori Fowle |
55% | 2,528 | |
| Republican | Karen Foster Incumbent | 45% | 2,072 | |
| Total Votes | 4,600 | |||
2010
Foster's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Emily Mitchell. According to official results, Foster defeated Mitchell in the November 2 general election.[3] Republican incumbent William Browne was not eligible for re-election under Maine's term limits.
| Maine House of Representatives General Election, District 58 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Karen Foster (R)
|
2,291 | 56% | ||
| Emily Mitchell (D) | 1,681 | 41% [4] | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Foster raised $6,762 in contributions. [5]
Her top contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $6,457 to her campaign.
Personal
Foster and her husband Tom have four children.
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External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
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| Preceded by William Browne (R) |
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Succeeded by Lori Fowle (D) |
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