Karen McCormick Perry is an American politician and veterinarian serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 11th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 13, 2021.

Karen McCormick
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2021
Preceded byJonathan Singer
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Children3
EducationUniversity of Florida (BS, DVM)

Education

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McCormick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in dairy science from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.[1]

Career

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McCormick owned and operated a veterinary clinic for 16 years. She has also worked as a communications coach at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In 2018, McCormick was the Democratic nominee for Colorado's 4th congressional district, losing to incumbent Republican Ken Buck.[2] McCormick was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 13, 2021.[3][4]

Personal life

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McCormick and her husband have three children and live in Longmont, Colorado.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Karen McCormick". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  2. ^ "Interview With Karen McCormick (CO-4)". techsolidarity.org. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  3. ^ Zornio, Trish (2021-02-03). "State Rep. Karen McCormick brings science to lawmaking". Colorado Newsline. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  4. ^ Goodland, Marianne. "Voter Guide 2020 | Colorado House District 11: Mark Milliman and Karen McCormick". Colorado Politics. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  5. ^ "Candidate Profile: Karen McCormick (D)". Left Hand Valley Courier. Retrieved 2021-04-28.