Thurman, Karen L. (1951–)
Thurman, Karen L. (1951–)
American politician. Born Jan 12, 1951, in Rapid City, South Dakota; University of Florida, BA, 1973; m. John Thurman.
Was a mayor of Dunnellon, Florida (1979–81); served as a state senator (1983–93); elected as a Democrat to US House of Representatives (1993), serving 5 terms; lost her bid for reelection when her district was gerrymandered by Florida's Republican Legislature (2002); elected chair of Florida Democratic Party (2005).
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