Karen Hoopes

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Karen Hoopes

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Old Dominion University, 1981

Graduate

National Louis University, 1994

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Birthplace

Orangeburg, S.C.

Religion

Christ Follower

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Karen Hoopes (Republican Party) ran for election for Adams County Clerk and Recorder in Colorado. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Hoopes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Karen Hoopes was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University in 1981 and a graduate degree from National Louis University in 1994.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Adams County, Colorado (2022)

General election

General election for Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Incumbent Josh Zygielbaum defeated Karen Hoopes in the general election for Adams County Clerk and Recorder on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Zygielbaum (D)	56.5	90,262
		Karen Hoopes (R)	43.5	69,488

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 159,750
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Incumbent Josh Zygielbaum advanced from the Democratic primary for Adams County Clerk and Recorder on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Zygielbaum	100.0	33,520

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Karen Hoopes advanced from the Republican primary for Adams County Clerk and Recorder on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karen Hoopes	100.0	27,408

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,408
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Karen Hoopes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoopes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Karen Hoopes has a 20-year track record of success as a business executive and public servant. She has worked in the private, public and non-profit sectors. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Business Management with a concentration in organizational development. She is an expert in LEAN, a management practice to re-engineer processes to eliminate waste. As an entrepreneur she also founded and managed a successful technology consulting company. Karen is married with 3 children and seven grandchildren. Karen previously served as a School Board Director in Adams County Colorado District 1 - Mapleton from 2011-2015 and has remained involved in education reform.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Karen is committed to elections that are transparent, secure, and accurately recorded. She wants to significantly improve participation in our elections.
• Karen will deliver DMV services that are accessible and convenient with shorter wait times.
• In the Recorder's office Karen will deliver accurate, timely and efficient services that are customer focused.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Karen is passionate about establishing policy that improves election transparency, security and accuracy. She is also passionate about education reform.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I admire Hedy Lamar, a beautiful Austrian-American actress who in spite of much resistance and ridicule perservered to invent the technology that laid the technological foundation for GPS and bluetooth technology.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

My political philosophy is that individuals are responsible for their own lives and success and are accountable for their actions. They can rise to their potential through education, encouragement, good character, and hard work as well as economic conditions that make it possible to thrive. The Road to Serfdom is a favorite book.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The characteristics that I believe are most important for an elected official are integrity, a heart of service and a customer focused orientation. Courage to stand for important principles is also important. Elected officials must keep their promises and remember that s/he represents ALL citizens and that they are accountable to the citizens they represent.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a good listener and leader. I encourage others and stand on principle. I am a straight shooter, and I have the courage of my convictions as well as a heart of service for the citizens I represent. I want to deliver the best for my customers.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The Clerk & Recorder has the responsibility of administering fair and accurate elections. The Clerk & Recorder should be non-partisan and encourage participation in elections through voter registration drives, encouraging voter turnout, encouraging citizens to participate in an election worker role, and providing voter education and outreach to schools.

The Clerk should also provide efficient and cost effective services at the DMV with short wait times.

The Clerk should also ensure that the services provided through the Recorder's office are timely, efficient & accurate.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my legacy to be that I enriched the lives of others and left the earth a better place than before.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the Apollo Landing on the moon and how inspiring that great accomplishment was.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a technical writer for a software company. From there I quickly moved into Product Marketing and Product Management creating a vision and launching profitable multi-million dollar technology products into the marketplace.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Clan of the Cave Bear.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wonder Woman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Skyfall.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have a tendancy toward over work.

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