Karen Peterson
This page is about the Louisiana state senator. If you are looking for information on the Delaware state senator, please see Karen Peterson (Delaware).
| Karen Peterson | ||
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| Louisiana State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| February 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Appointed | February 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Louisiana House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2010 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 1, 1969 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Peterson is an attorney.
She is a Flemmings Fellow at the Center for Policy Alternatives, member of the Coliseum Square Association Board, Dryades Young Men's Christian Association Board, Kingsley House Board, National Association of Insurance Legislators, National Conference of State Legislators, Vieux Carre Alliance Board, and the Young Women's Christian Association Board of Greater New Orleans.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
- Insurance Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Judiciary B Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Finance Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Health & Welfare Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Judiciary B Committee, Louisiana State Senate, Vice Chair
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Louisiana State Senate elections, 2011
Peterson ran for re-election in 2011. She was unopposed in the October 22 primary. Because Louisiana uses a blanket primary system, a candidate can be declared the overall winner of the seat by garnering 50 percent +1 of the vote in the primary. However, if no candidate reaches this threshold, then a general election will take place on November 19, 2011 between the top-two vote getters.[3]
2010
Peterson was not elected to the Louisiana State Senate District 5. She was instead appointed to the position in February of 2010.
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Peterson received $249,819 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Louisiana State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Karen Peterson's campaign in 2011 | |
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 60 | $7,500 |
| Chaisson Senate Campaign Fund | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Dental Association | $4,500 |
| Fair | $4,500 |
| Louisiana Manufacturers Association | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $249,819 |
Recent news
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Karen Peterson News Feed
- Louisiana Senate panel kills Medicaid expansion measure - NOLA.com
- Monday should be a light day in the Louisiana Legislature - The Advocate
- Louisiana State Senate: We <3 Creationism - Slate Magazine (blog)
- Senate rejects attempt to kill Louisiana Science Act - Shreveport Times
- Medicaid expansion bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are ... - NOLA.com
- Louisiana to repeal 1981 creationist law? - National Center for Science Education
- Kevin Cope Doesn't Teach Political Science At LSU? - The Hayride - The Hayride
- Medicaid expansion bill clears Louisiana Senate health committee - NOLA.com
- Senators reject repeal of Science Education Act - San Francisco Chronicle
- Sen. Peterson gloats, Jindal's education supporters moan over Supreme Courts ... - Bayoubuzz
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External links
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
- Karen Peterson on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Cheryl Gray |
Louisiana State Senate District 5 February 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by NA |
Louisiana House Of Representatives District 93 1999-February 2010 |
Succeeded by Helena Moreno |
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