Karen Morgan

American politician

Sen. Karen Morgan
Member of the Utah Senate
from the 8th district
In office
2009–2013
Preceded byCarlene M. Walker
Succeeded byBrian E. Shiozawa
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 46th district
Succeeded byMarie Poulson
Personal details
Born (1952-05-02) May 2, 1952 (age 72)
Ogden, Utah
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseS. Baird
Residence(s)Salt Lake City, Utah
EducationUniversity of Utah
ProfessionEducator

Karen W. Morgan (born May 2, 1952) is a Democratic politician from Utah. She was a member of the Utah State Senate representing the 8th District (portions of Salt Lake County) (map) from 2009 through 2013 and served as Minority Whip. Earlier (1998-2008) she was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from District 46.

In 2011 she founded the "Best Schools Coalition," which strives to make Utah's public education system the best in the nation. She is currently a Research Associate with the University of Utah Reading Clinic.[1]

Personal

She was born in Ogden, Utah and attended the University of Utah, graduating with a B.S. in secondary education. She and her husband Baird are the parents of five grown sons.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Karen W. Morgan". Faculty Activity Report. University of Utah. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "Karen Morgan". Alumna/Emeriti profiles. University of Utah. Retrieved August 14, 2014.

External links

  • Project Vote Smart – Senator Karen Morgan (UT) profile
  • Follow the Money – Karen Morgan
    • 2008 State Senate campaign contributions
    • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 State House campaign contributions
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Members of the Utah State Senate
65th State Legislature (2023–2024)
President of the Senate
J. Stuart Adams (R)
Majority Leader
Evan Vickers (R)
Minority Leader
Luz Escamilla (D)
  1. ▌Scott Sandall (R)
  2. ▌Chris H. Wilson (R)
  3. ▌John Johnson (R)
  4. ▌D. Gregg Buxton (R)
  5. ▌Ann Millner (R)
  6. ▌Jerry Stevenson (R)
  7. ▌J. Stuart Adams (R)
  8. ▌Todd Weiler (R)
  9. ▌Jen Plumb (D)
  10. ▌Luz Escamilla (D)
  11. ▌Daniel Thatcher (R)
  12. ▌Karen Kwan (D)
  13. ▌Nate Blouin (D)
  14. ▌Stephanie Pitcher (D)
  15. ▌Kathleen Riebe (D)
  16. ▌Wayne Harper (R)
  17. ▌Lincoln Fillmore (R)
  18. ▌Daniel McCay (R)
  19. ▌Kirk Cullimore Jr. (R)
  20. ▌Ronald Winterton (R)
  21. ▌Mike Kennedy (R)
  22. ▌Heidi Balderree (R)
  23. ▌Keith Grover (R)
  24. ▌Curt Bramble (R)
  25. ▌Mike McKell (R)
  26. ▌David Hinkins (R)
  27. ▌Derrin Owens (R)
  28. ▌Evan Vickers (R)
  29. ▌Don Ipson (R)


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