Karl Hampton facts for kids

Karl Rio Hampton (born August 4, 1968) is an Australian politician who used to work in government. He was a member of the Labor Party. From 2006 to 2012, he represented the area called Stuart in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. This is like the local parliament for the Northern Territory.

During his time, he was a Minister in the government led by Paul Henderson. He was in charge of important areas like the environment, sports, and technology.

Karl Hampton's Early Life and Background

Karl Hampton was born and grew up in Alice Springs, a town in the Northern Territory. His family has a mix of backgrounds, including Warlpiri, Afghan, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

Getting Started in Politics

Karl Hampton first became a politician in 2006. This happened during a special election called a "by-election" for the Stuart area. He won this election after the previous representative, Peter Toyne, left his job.

He was very popular and was easily re-elected in 2008. This meant people voted for him again to continue representing them.

Losing His Political Seat

In 2012, many people thought Karl Hampton would win again easily. However, he lost the election to his aunt, Bess Price. She was a candidate for the Country Liberal Party.

This election was a big change for the Labor Party in remote areas. Karl Hampton's votes were cut by more than half. He ended up losing to Bess Price by a significant amount.