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Karen Morgan
| Karen Morgan | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 8 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Utah House of Representatives | ||
| 1999 - 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Utah, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/02/1952 | |
| Place of birth | Ogden, Utah | |
| Profession | Homemaker | |
| Religion | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Morgan served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008.
Morgan worked as a teacher for Granite School District from 1976 to 1977. She is currently a homemaker.
Morgan attended Weber State University. She went on to earn her BS in Secondary Education/Family and Consumer Studies from the University of Utah in 1976.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morgan served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Utah State Senate
- Ethics Committee, Utah State Senate
- Executive Appropriations
- Legislative Management Committee, Utah State Legislature
- Subcommittee on Public Education Appropriations
- Workforce Services and Community and Economic Development Committee, Utah State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morgan served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Utah Senate
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Utah Senate
- Workforce Services and Community and Economic Development Committee, Utah Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Morgan won election to the 8th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponents Carlene Walker and Liz Phalp.[1]
Morgan raised $64,417 for her campaign, while Walker raised $105,722 and Phalp raised $0. [2]
| Utah State Senate, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Karen Morgan (D)
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16,688 | 52.2% | ||
| Carlene Walker (R) | 14,608 | 45.7% | ||
| Liz Phalp (C) | 657 | 2.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, a year in which Morgan was up for election, she collected $64,417 in donations.[3]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democrats of Utah | $6,000 |
| Utah Education Association | $5,000 |
| Ross Romero | $2,100 |
| Patricia Jones | $2,000 |
Personal
Morgan and her husband S. Baird have four children.
External links
- Sen. Morgan's website
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlene Walker |
Utah Senate District 8 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Brian Shiozawa (R) |
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