Karen Lynne Keiser (born September 29, 1947)[1] is an American journalist and politician of the Democratic Party. She represented the 33rd Legislative District in the Washington State Senate, which contains parts of Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Kent and Des Moines.
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| President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office November 21, 2017 – December 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Sheldon |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office December 10, 2001 – December 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Julia Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Tina Orwall |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 8, 1996 – December 12, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Dave Upthegrove |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karen Lynne Keiser September 29, 1947 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA, MA) |
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| Website | State Senate website |
Senator Keiser served in the Washington state senate from 2001 to 2024. and served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1996 to 2001. She retired in December 2024.[2]
References
edit- ^ "National Write Your Congressman -- Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Washington) biography". nwyc.capwiz.com. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019.
- ^ Demkovich, Laurel (November 22, 2024). "Three WA Senate Democrats are leaving their jobs. Here's what happens next". Washington State Standard. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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