Karen C. Bash
Karen C. Bash is an American politician, pastor, educator, and businesswoman serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 68th district.[1]
Karen Bash | |
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| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Youngblood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Phillips University (BA) Lamar University (MEd) Dubuque Theological Seminary (M.Div.) |
Early life and education
Bash is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Phillips University, Master of Education from Lamar University, and Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) from the Dubuque Theological Seminary.[2]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Bash worked as a Methodist pastor and operated a bed and breakfast. From 1977 to 1979, she worked as an early childhood teacher and later managed a halfway house. A member of the Democratic Party, Bash defeated Republican incumbent Monica Youngblood in the 2018 election and took office on January 15, 2019.[3][4]
References
- "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- Candidate, The. "Q&A: House District 68 candidate Karen Bash". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- "Karen Bash". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- "Karen Cares for New Mexico". Karen Cares for New Mexico. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
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