Karen Brownlee
Karen Brownlee | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jodi Whitted |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John Brownlee |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) Northern Kentucky University (MSW) |
Karen Brownlee is an American social worker and politician who has served as a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives since 2025. Representing the 28th district, Brownlee's constituency includes the northeastern suburbs of Hamilton County.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Brownlee earned a Bachelor of Art in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Michigan in 1995, and a Master of Social Work from Northern Kentucky University in 2018.[2] She has previously worked as a mental health therapist and clinical trainer.[3]
In 2023, Brownlee challenged incumbent Republican Phil Beck for Trustee of Symmes Township, Ohio, losing by a margin of 59.7% to 40.3%.[4]
Ohio House of Representatives
[edit]In 2024, following Ohio’s 2023 redistricting, which moved appointed incumbent Jodi Whitted into the 27th District, Brownlee ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for the open 28th District seat.[5] She defeated anti-abortion activist Jenn Giroux in the November general election with 55.9% of the vote and was sworn in on January 1, 2025.[6] Brownlee currently serves on the Children and Human Services, Community Revitalization, and Health committees.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "District 28". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Rep. Karen Brownlee Biographical Information". Gongwer State Affairs. 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Karen Brownlee Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Live Cincinnati and Hamilton County election results - 2023 | The Enquirer". www.cincinnati.com. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ Wartman, Scott. "Ohio Election 2024: Jenn Giroux (R) vs. Karen Brownlee (D) in Ohio 28th House District". The Enquirer. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Ohio House of Representatives District 28". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Karen Brownlee Committees". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
