Karen Camper facts for kids
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Karen Camper
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Camper in 2023
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| Minority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Craig Fitzhugh |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 87th district |
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| Assumed office March 31, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Gary Rowe |
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| Born | January 15, 1958 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | State University of New York, Albany University of Tennessee, Knoxville (BA) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer |
Karen D. Camper, born on January 15, 1958, is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She represents District 87 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. She first won this role in a special election on March 31, 2008. This election filled a spot left empty by the death of Gary Rowe. In 2023, she also ran for mayor of Memphis.
Her Education
Karen Camper studied at the University of Tennessee. She also earned an Associate degree from the University at Albany, SUNY. An Associate degree is a two-year college degree.
Her Political Career
Winning Elections
Karen Camper has won several elections to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
- In 2008, she won the Democratic Primary and then the General election.
- In 2010, she won her primary and was unopposed in the General election.
- In 2012, she was unopposed in both the Democratic Primary and the General election. This means no one ran against her.
Her Time in Office
On December 17, 2018, Karen Camper was chosen for an important role. She became the Leader of the Tennessee House Democratic Caucus. This group includes all the Democratic members of the House. She was the first African-American person to hold this leadership position in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
On November 11, 2022, Karen Camper announced something new. She told everyone she would run for mayor of Memphis in 2023.
Her Personal Life
Karen Camper is a Baptist. She is divorced and has a child named Bruce, Jr.
