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Karen M. Peterson
Profile
Karen M. Peterson is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives for the 13th district. A cancer survivor and graduate of Utah State University and Southern Utah University, she previously served on the Clinton City Council and as a legislative liaison for Governor Spencer Cox. Peterson has held various committee assignments, including the House Education Committee and the House Rules Committee, where she serves as Vice Chair. She has announced that she will not seek re-election for the 2026 term.
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- Education
- Utah State University (B.A. in Political Science, 2002); Southern Utah University (M.P.A. in State and Local Government, 2016)
- Career
- Clinton City Council member; Legislative Liaison for Governor Spencer Cox; Community Development Manager for Sunrise Engineering
