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Karen Karls
| Karen Karls | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Minot State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Wedding Cake Decorator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Karls is a wedding cake decorator.
Karls earned her BS in Medical Technology from Minot State University. She and her husband, Ken, have four children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Karls served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Karls served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Karls served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
Karls won re-election to one of two seats in District 34 of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Karls and fellow incumbent Bob Martinson (R) defeated Mike Frohlich (D) and Nicole Elkin (D) in the November 2 general election.[2] [3]
| North Dakota State House, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bob Martinson (R)
|
3,714 | |||
| Karen Karls (R)
|
3,390 | |||
| Mike Frohlich (D) | 2,005 | |||
| Nicole Elkin (D) | 1,691 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Karls won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 35 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[4]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Karen Karls (R)
|
2,805 | |||
| Bob Martinson (R)
|
3,253 | |||
| Michael Frohlich (D-NPL) | 2,745 | |||
| Ryan Gustafson (D-NPL) | 2,106 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Karls received $5,300 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| North Dakota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Karen Karls's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Association Of Realtors | $1,050 |
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 |
| Marathon Oil | $600 |
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $5,300 |
2006
In 2006, Karls collected $1,900 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN HOUSE CAUCUS | $500 |
| MDU RESOURCES GROUP | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL | $300 |
| NORTH DAKOTA PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS | $300 |
| MARATHON OIL | $250 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $250 |
External links
- Rep. Karls' campaign
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Karen Karls
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Rep. Karls State Surge sponsored bills
- Karen Karls on Facebook
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by NA |
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