Karen MacBeth

American politician

Karen MacBeth

Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 52nd^[1] district
In office January 2009 – January 2017
Preceded by	Richard Singleton
Succeeded by	Alex Marszalkowski

Personal details
Born	(1967-09-23) September 23, 1967 (age 56)
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican (2016–present) Democratic (Before 2016)
Residence	Cumberland, Rhode Island
Alma mater	Rhode Island College Providence College

Karen L. MacBeth^[2] (born September 23, 1967) is an American Republican politician who was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 52 from January 2009 to January 2017. Initially a Democrat, MacBeth left the party in 2016.

Education

MacBeth earned her BS in special education from Rhode Island College and her MA in administration from Providence College.

Elections

2012 – MacBeth was challenged in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,076 votes (59.9%)^[3] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 5,593 votes.^[4]
2010 – MacBeth was challenged in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,458 votes (62.9%)^[5] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 5,208 votes.^[6]
2008 – When District 52 Republican Representative Richard Singleton left the Legislature and left the seat open, MacBeth ran in the three-way September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,614 votes (55.0%)^[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 5,214 votes (63.9%) against Republican nominee Michael Tusoni.^[8]

References

^ "Representative Karen L. MacBeth". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 28, 2014.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Karen Macbeth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
^ "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 52". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 28, 2014.