Karen MacBeth
Karen L. MacBeth (b. September 23, 1967) is a former Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 52 from 2009 to 2017. She switched her party affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party on March 28, 2016.[1]
MacBeth briefly sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Rhode Island in 2016.[2] She dropped out of the race in May 2016.[3]
Biography
MacBeth earned her B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Rhode Island College and her M.A. in Administration/Post Graduate Administration/Law from Providence College. Her professional experience includes working as Principal at Harris Elementary School and as the former supervisor of Elementary Student Services for Woonsocket Schools.[4]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, MacBeth served on the following committees:
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| • Veterans' Affairs |
Note: MacBeth lost her committee chairmanship of the House Oversight Committee after she switched her party affliation on March 28, 2016.[1]
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, MacBeth served on the following committees:
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| • Oversight, Secretary |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, MacBeth served on these committees:
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| • Municipal Government |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, MacBeth served on these committees:
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| • Health, Education and Welfare |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
MacBeth briefly ran in the 2016 election for the U.S. House to represent Rhode Island's 1st District.[2] She dropped out of the race prior to the filing deadline.[3]
2014
Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Karen MacBeth was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Thomas Kane was removed from the ballot before the Democratic primary. MacBeth was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
MacBeth won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 52. MacBeth defeated Augustus Uht in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 97.1% | 5,593 | ||
| Other | Write-in | 2.9% | 170 | |
| Total Votes | 5,763 | |||
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59.9% | 1,076 |
| Augustus Uht | 40.1% | 719 |
| Total Votes | 1,795 | |
2010
MacBeth won re-election to the 52nd District seat in 2010. She defeated Martha Farrell in the September 14 Democratic primary election and faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]
| Rhode Island House District 52 | ||||
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| 5108 | ||||
2008
In 2008, MacBeth was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 52. MacBeth (D) finished with 5,214 votes while her opponent Michael Tusoni (R) finished with 2,950 votes.[13] MacBeth raised $13,173 for her campaign fund.[14]
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| 5,214 | ||||
| Michael Tusoni (R) | 2,950 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 5 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
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2013
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In 2013, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 to July 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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2011
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In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 4 to July 1.
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Personal
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MacBeth has three children.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District election, 2016
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 wpri.com, "Rep. MacBeth bolts Dems for Republican Party," accessed April 6, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 WPRI.com, "MacBeth running for Congress against Cicilline," April 4, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WPRI.com, "MacBeth ends short-lived run for Congress," May 16, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Karen MacBeth," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Representative in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Representative in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 10, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Campaign contributions for 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 52 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Alex Marszalkowski (D) |