Karen Mayne
Karen Mayne (Democratic Party) was a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. She left office on January 16, 2023.
Mayne (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Mayne served as state Senate minority leader from 2019 to 2023. She resigned from the state Senate on January 16, 2023, citing health concerns.[1]
Mayne passed away on August 15, 2024.[2]
Biography
Mayne graduated from Henagers Business College. Her professional experience includes working as a Para-Educator for Granite School District.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Mayne was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
- Administrative Rules Review Committee
- Legislative Management Committee
- Senate Business and Labor Committee
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Mayne was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Business and Labor Committee
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Retirement and Independent Entities Committee
- Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Economic Development and Workforce Services |
| • Ethics |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mayne served on the following committees:
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Mayne served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mayne served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Ethics |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mayne served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Ethics |
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 12
Incumbent Karen Mayne defeated Linda Paulson in the general election for Utah State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Karen Mayne (D) | 57.2 | 13,450 |
 | Linda Paulson (R)  | 42.8 | 10,051 | |
| Total votes: 23,501 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen Mayne advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 12.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Linda Paulson advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 12.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 12
Incumbent Karen Mayne advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 12 on April 9, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 12
Linda Paulson advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 12 on April 23, 2022.
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2018
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 5
Incumbent Karen Mayne defeated Kimdyl Allen in the general election for Utah State Senate District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Mayne (D) | 68.7 | 17,129 |
| Kimdyl Allen (R) | 31.3 | 7,814 | ||
| Total votes: 24,943 | |||
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2014
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Utah State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 20, 2014. Incumbent Karen Mayne was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Skylar Burnside was unopposed in the Republican convention but withdrew before the general election. Mayne was unopposed in the general election.[3]
2010
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2010
Mayne was re-elected to the Utah State Senate, District 5 in the November 2, 2010 election. She defeated Republican Samuel Fidler and Constitution Party Jim Peverelle, Jr in the general election. She was unopposed in the primary.[4]
| Utah State Senate, District 5, General Election 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Karen Mayne (D)
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8,492 | |||
| Samuel Fidler (R) | 4,705 | |||
| Jim Peverelle, Jr. (C) | 499 | |||
2008
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Mayne won election to the 5th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Jonathan Fidler.[5]
Mayne raised $133,985 for her campaign while Fidler raised $12,764.[6]
| Utah State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Karen Mayne (D)
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13,676 | 67.31% | ||
| Jonathan Fidler (R) | 6,641 | 32.69% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[10] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Karen Mayne received an index rating of 33%.
2011
Karen Mayne received an index rating of 45%.
2012
Karen Mayne received an index rating of 25%.
2013
Karen Mayne received an index rating of 18%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[11]
2012
Karen Mayne received a score of 36% in the 2012 score card.[12]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Axios Salt Lake City, "Utah Sen. Karen Mayne to retire, citing health concerns," January 4, 2023
- ↑ ABC4, "Former Utah senator Karen Mayne dies at 78," accessed August 16, 2024
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ 2008 election results, Utah State Senate, District 5
- ↑ District 5 Utah State Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute: "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed October 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Utah State Senate District 12 2023-2023 |
Succeeded by Karen Kwan (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Utah State Senate District 5 2009-2023 |
Succeeded by Ann Millner (R) |
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