Karen Brownlee
2025 - Present
2026
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Karen Brownlee (Democratic Party) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 28. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Brownlee (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 28. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Brownlee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Karen Brownlee graduated from the University of Michigan and Northern Kentucky University. Her career experience includes working as a social worker.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 28
Karen Brownlee defeated Jenn Giroux and Regina Collins in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 28 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Karen Brownlee (D)  | 55.9 | 35,671 |
| Jenn Giroux (R) | 44.1 | 28,121 | ||
| Regina Collins (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 63,797 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jessica Miranda (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Jessica Miranda advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 28 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Miranda | 100.0 | 4,795 |
| Total votes: 4,795 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Regina Collins (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 28
Jenn Giroux advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 28 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jenn Giroux | 100.0 | 5,965 | |
| Total votes: 5,965 | |||
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The Hamilton County Democratic Party chose Brownlee as the party's nominee to replace Jessica Miranda in the general election. Miranda withdrew from the race after being appointed as the Hamilton County Auditor.[2]
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Brownlee in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Karen Brownlee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brownlee's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I am running to bring common sense and normalcy to the Ohio State House. I am tired of chaos and culture wars. As our State Representative, I will work with both parties to accomplish meaningful goals that will make life better for all Ohioans. Bipartisan solutions exist to make Ohio safer and healthier for our families.
- The key issues in this race are safer and healthier communities, defending democratic rights, bodily autonomy, public education, and bringing common sense to the Ohio Statehouse. As a social worker, mother, and reasonable person, I am frequently appalled at what I see coming from the Ohio Statehouse. I believe that it is the job of adults to care for children, and I plan to utilize the State Representative role to make Ohio a better place for the next generation of Ohioans.
- This election is incredibly important, and will be decided by a small number of votes. Our district is one of the most competitive in the state of Ohio, and we all need to show up and vote, not just for the top of the ticket, but for down ballot races like State Representative. I am working hard to earn your vote, and my team plans to knock over 20,000 doors to reach District 28 voters, have meaningful conversations, and connect with our community.
Demand/Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, AFLCIO, UAW Local 863, Cincinnati
Womens Political Caucus, OEC Action Fund, OSMA PAC, The Matriots, Ohio Nurses
Association, Communication Workers of America, National Association of Social Workers,
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio House of Representatives District 28 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2024
- ↑ AOL, "2 Democrats apply for vacant House seat. Here's why neither will be on the ballot," May 2, 2024
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