Karen L. MacBeth[2] (born September 23, 1967) is an American Republican politician who was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 52 from January 2009 to January 2017. Initially a Democrat, MacBeth left the party in 2016.
Karen MacBeth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 52nd[1] district | |
| In office January 2009 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Singleton |
| Succeeded by | Alex Marszalkowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican (2016–present) Democratic (Before 2016) |
| Residence | Cumberland, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island College Providence College |
Education edit
MacBeth earned her BS in special education from Rhode Island College and her MA in administration from Providence College.
Elections edit
- 2012 – MacBeth was challenged in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,076 votes (59.9%)[3] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 5,593 votes.[4]
- 2010 – MacBeth was challenged in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,458 votes (62.9%)[5] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 5,208 votes.[6]
- 2008 – When District 52 Republican Representative Richard Singleton left the Legislature and left the seat open, MacBeth ran in the three-way September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,614 votes (55.0%)[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 5,214 votes (63.9%) against Republican nominee Michael Tusoni.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Representative Karen L. MacBeth". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 28, 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Karen Macbeth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
External links edit
- Official page[permanent dead link] at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Karen MacBeth at Ballotpedia
- Karen L. MacBeth at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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