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Karen Morgan (Utah)
Karen Morgan (b. May 2, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the Utah State Senate, representing the 8th District from 2009 to 2013.
Morgan served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008.
Biography
Morgan worked as a teacher for Granite School District from 1976 to 1977. At the time of her tenure in the state Senate, she was a homemaker.
Morgan attended Weber State University. She went on to earn her B.S. 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)
|
16,688 | 52.2% | ||
| Carlene Walker (R) | 14,608 | 45.7% | ||
| Liz Phalp (C) | 657 | 2.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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.[3]
2012
Karen Morgan received a score of 58% in the 2012 score card.[4]
Personal
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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
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlene Walker |
Utah Senate District 8 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Brian Shiozawa (R) |
