Karen Bash | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| In office January 15, 2019 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Youngblood |
| Succeeded by | Charlotte Little |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Phillips University (BA) Lamar University (MEd) Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiV) |
Karen C. Bash is an American politician, pastor, educator, and businesswoman who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 68th district from 2019 to 2023.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
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 from the Dubuque Theological Seminary.[2]
Career[edit]
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 for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives and assumed office on January 15, 2019.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.