Karen Thurman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Chair of the Florida Democratic Party | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Maddox |
| Succeeded by | Rod Smith |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | New Constituency (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Ginny Brown-Waite |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1983 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Thomas[1] |
| Succeeded by | Charles Williams[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karen Lee Loveland January 12, 1951 Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
John Patrick Thurman
(m. 1973) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Karen Lee Loveland Thurman[3][4] (born January 12, 1951) is a former U.S. Representative from Florida, serving five consecutive terms from 1993 to 2003. She is a Democrat and served as chair of the Florida Democratic Party from 2005 to 2010.[5][6]
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL State Senate 04 Race - Nov 02, 1982".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL State Senate 4 Race - Nov 06, 1990".
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
wedwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Thurman makes transition from teacher to senator". Tampa Bay Times. June 13, 1983.
- ^ Congressional background
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page).