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{{Short description|American politician (1946–2024)}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Karen Mayne
| name = Karen Mayne
|image = Mayne.jpg
| image = Mayne.jpg
|office = Minority Leader of the [[Utah State Senate|Utah Senate]]
| office = Minority Leader of the [[Utah State Senate|Utah Senate]]
|term_start = January 28, 2019
| term_start = January 28, 2019
|term_end =
| term_end = January 16, 2023
|predecessor = [[Gene Davis (politician)|Gene Davis]]
| predecessor = [[Gene Davis (politician)|Gene Davis]]
|successor =
| successor = [[Luz Escamilla]]
| office1 = Member of the [[Utah State Senate|Utah Senate]]
|state_senate1 = Utah
| term_start1 = January 2, 2008
|district1 = [[Utah's 5th State Senate district|5th]]
|term_start1 = January 2, 2008
| term_end1 = January 16, 2023
|term_end1 =
| predecessor1 = [[Ed Mayne]]
| successor1 = [[Karen Kwan (politician)|Karen Kwan]]
|predecessor1 = [[Ed Mayne]]
| constituency1 = 5th district (2008–2023)<br>12th district (2023)
|successor1 =
|birth_name = Karen Marie Hibler
| birth_name = Karen Marie Hibler
|birth_date =
| birth_date = {{birth date|1946|4|6}}
|birth_place = [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Salt Lake City|Salt Lake City, Utah]], U.S.
|death_date =
| death_date = {{death date and given age |2024|08|15|78}}
|death_place =
| death_place =
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|spouse = [[Ed Mayne]] (Deceased 2007)
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Ed Mayne]]||2007|end=died}}
|children = 2
| children = 2
|education = [[Stevens–Henager College]]
| education = [[Stevens-Henager College]]
| caption = Mayne in 2013
}}
}}

'''Karen Mayne''' is an American politician serving as a member of the [[Utah Senate]] from the [[5th Utah Senate District|5th District]]. She assumed office on January 2, 2008, succeeding her husband, [[Ed Mayne]].
'''Karen Mayne''' (April 6, 1946 – August 15, 2024) was an American politician who served as a member of the [[Utah Senate]] from the [[5th Utah Senate District|5th District]]. She assumed office on January 2, 2008, succeeding her husband, [[Ed Mayne]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.westjordanjournal.com/2023/02/06/425873/west-side-advocate-sen-karen-mayne-resigns-her-senate-seat|title=West-side advocate Sen. Karen Mayne resigns her senate seat|website=West Jordan Journal|access-date=2023-03-05}}</ref>
She won re-election for the 12th senate district after redistricting. On January 4, 2023 Karen Mayne announced her plan to resign office due to unexpected changes in her health. Delegates of the Utah Democratic Party held a special election on January 15, 2023, electing Representative [[Karen Kwan (politician)|Karen Kwan]] to fill her seat.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Mayne was born in [[Salt Lake City]]. She is a graduate of Chamber West Leadership Center and attended [[Stevens–Henager College|Henagers Business College]].<ref name="one">{{cite web |url= http://karenmayne.com/about/|title= About Karen|author= Keegan Rank |location= Salt Lake City, Utah |access-date= April 7, 2014}}</ref>
Mayne was born in [[Salt Lake City]]. She was a graduate of Chamber West Leadership Center and attended [[Stevens–Henager College|Henagers Business College]].<ref name="one">{{cite web |url= http://karenmayne.com/about/|title= About Karen|author= Keegan Rank |location= Salt Lake City, Utah |access-date= April 7, 2014}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Mayne worked as a para-educator for 20 years in the [[Granite School District]].<ref name="one" /> Throughout her career in education, she won the Para-educator of the Year, the American Federation of Teachers, the Lucy Beth Rampton Award for Community Service, and the Service to Community Award.<ref name="one" />
Mayne worked as a para-educator for 20 years in the [[Granite School District]].<ref name="one" /> Throughout her career in education, she won the Para-educator of the Year, the American Federation of Teachers, the Lucy Beth Rampton Award for Community Service, and the Service to Community Award.<ref name="one" />


Before her position as senator, Mayne was active in her local PTA, baseball and football organizations, and numerous political and community activities.<ref name="one" />
Before her position as senator, Mayne was active in her local PTA, baseball and football organizations, and numerous political and community activities.<ref name="one" />


Upon the death of her husband, Senator Ed Mayne, in 2007, Mayne was appointed to his senate seat. She was then elected in 2008 and 2010 as a Democrat.<ref name="one" /> In 2014, she served as the Assistant Minority Whip, and beginning in 2015 she has served as the Senate Minority Whip.<ref name="one" />
Upon the death of her husband, Senator Ed Mayne, in 2007, Mayne was appointed to his senate seat. She was then elected in 2008 and 2010 as a Democrat.<ref name="one" /> In 2014, she served as the Assistant Minority Whip, and beginning in 2015 she has served as the Senate Minority Whip.<ref name="one" />


During her service as senator, Mayne has won a number of awards, including the Elenor Roosevelt Distinguished Woman of the Year Award,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/karen.mayne/info|title= Karen Mayne Facebook|access-date= April 8, 2014}}</ref> Legislator of the Year Award From Salt Lake Community College, Utah School Nurse Association Appreciation Award, "Hero on the Hill," from the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities, Firefighters' Legislator of the Year, Workers Compensation Fund President's Award, the Sunshine Award (given for protection of free speech and open government), Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce's Business Champion of 2013, and the Award of Excellence in Workplace Safety and Health presented by the Rocky Mountain Center.<ref name="one" />
During her service as senator, Mayne has won a number of awards, including the Elenor Roosevelt Distinguished Woman of the Year Award,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/karen.mayne/info|title= Karen Mayne Facebook|website= [[Facebook]]|access-date= April 8, 2014}}</ref> Legislator of the Year Award From Salt Lake Community College, Utah School Nurse Association Appreciation Award, "Hero on the Hill," from the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities, Firefighters' Legislator of the Year, Workers Compensation Fund President's Award, the Sunshine Award (given for protection of free speech and open government), Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce's Business Champion of 2013, and the Award of Excellence in Workplace Safety and Health presented by the Rocky Mountain Center.<ref name="one" />


== Personal life ==
==Personal life and death==
Mayne has two children and six grandchildren.<ref name="one" /> She is a lifelong resident of the West side of Salt Lake Valley.<ref name="one" /> She is a member of the [[Methodism|Methodist Church]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=With Utah Legislature's Mormon supermajority, is it representative of the people?|language=en-US|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|url=http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4663941&itype=CMSID|access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>
Mayne had two children and six grandchildren.<ref name="one" /> She was a lifelong resident of the West side of Salt Lake Valley.<ref name="one" /> Mayne was a member of the [[Methodism|Methodist Church]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=With Utah Legislature's Mormon supermajority, is it representative of the people?|language=en-US|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|url=http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4663941&itype=CMSID|access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>

In January 2022, Mayne was hospitalized after falling at her home and suffered from a head and shoulder injury.<ref name=cancer>{{cite web|url=https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/senate-minority-leader-karen-mayne-diagnosed-with-cancer|title=Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne diagnosed with cancer|publisher=Fox13now|accessdate=January 22, 2022}}</ref> She was later diagnosed with cancer while receiving treatment for her injuries.<ref name=cancer/> Mayne died on August 15, 2024, at the age of 78.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bittan |first1=Ryan |title=Former Utah senator Karen Mayne dies at 78 |url=https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/former-utah-senator-karen-mayne-dies-at-78/ |access-date=16 August 2024 |publisher=ABC4 |date=15 August 2024}}</ref>


==Election results==
==Election results==
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=== Notable legislation ===
=== Notable legislation ===
In 2014, Mayne sponsored S.B. 36, which only allows certain groups, such as political parties and health care providers, to access voter birth dates. It also restricts their use of that information for verifying identities or political purposes, such as urging support for a candidate. The Governor signed this bill into law.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.standard.net/stories/2014/04/04/officials-hope-new-utah-voter-list-law-prevents-misuse|title= Officials hope new Utah voter list law prevents misuse|publisher= The Associated Press |author= Michelle L. Price | location= Salt Lake City, Utah |access-date= April 8, 2014}}</ref>
In 2014, Mayne sponsored S.B. 36, which only allows certain groups, such as political parties and health care providers, to access voter birth dates. It also restricts their use of that information for verifying identities or political purposes, such as urging support for a candidate. The Governor signed this bill into law.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.standard.net/stories/2014/04/04/officials-hope-new-utah-voter-list-law-prevents-misuse|title= Officials hope new Utah voter list law prevents misuse|publisher= The Associated Press |author= Michelle L. Price | location= Salt Lake City, Utah |access-date= April 8, 2014}}</ref>


In 2016 Mayne sponsored a bill which will create a feasibility study to determine how postal service workers can be utilized to aid with emergency response efforts. This bill was supported by Representative [[Jason Chaffetz]] as part of his effort to make the postal service more universal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646313/Lawmakers-consider-using-postal-workers-to-help-in-disasters.html?pg=all|title=Lawmakers consider using postal workers to help in disasters|website=DeseretNews.com|access-date=2016-03-30}}</ref>
In 2016 Mayne sponsored a bill which will create a feasibility study to determine how postal service workers can be utilized to aid with emergency response efforts. This bill was supported by Representative [[Jason Chaffetz]] as part of his effort to make the postal service more universal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646313/Lawmakers-consider-using-postal-workers-to-help-in-disasters.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409162957/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646313/Lawmakers-consider-using-postal-workers-to-help-in-disasters.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 9, 2016|title=Lawmakers consider using postal workers to help in disasters|website=DeseretNews.com|access-date=2016-03-30}}</ref>


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Karen Mayne
Mayne in 2013
Minority Leader of the Utah Senate
In office
January 28, 2019 – January 16, 2023
Preceded byGene Davis
Succeeded byLuz Escamilla
Member of the Utah Senate
In office
January 2, 2008 – January 16, 2023
Preceded byEd Mayne
Succeeded byKaren Kwan
Constituency5th district (2008–2023)
12th district (2023)
Personal details
Born
Karen Marie Hibler

(1946-04-06)April 6, 1946
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Died (aged 78)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
​
(died 2007)​
Children2
EducationStevens-Henager College

Karen Mayne (April 6, 1946 – August 15, 2024) was an American politician who served as a member of the Utah Senate from the 5th District. She assumed office on January 2, 2008, succeeding her husband, Ed Mayne.[1] She won re-election for the 12th senate district after redistricting. On January 4, 2023 Karen Mayne announced her plan to resign office due to unexpected changes in her health. Delegates of the Utah Democratic Party held a special election on January 15, 2023, electing Representative Karen Kwan to fill her seat.

Early life and education

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Mayne was born in Salt Lake City. She was a graduate of Chamber West Leadership Center and attended Henagers Business College.[2]

Career

[edit]

Mayne worked as a para-educator for 20 years in the Granite School District.[2] Throughout her career in education, she won the Para-educator of the Year, the American Federation of Teachers, the Lucy Beth Rampton Award for Community Service, and the Service to Community Award.[2]

Before her position as senator, Mayne was active in her local PTA, baseball and football organizations, and numerous political and community activities.[2]

Upon the death of her husband, Senator Ed Mayne, in 2007, Mayne was appointed to his senate seat. She was then elected in 2008 and 2010 as a Democrat.[2] In 2014, she served as the Assistant Minority Whip, and beginning in 2015 she has served as the Senate Minority Whip.[2]

During her service as senator, Mayne has won a number of awards, including the Elenor Roosevelt Distinguished Woman of the Year Award,[3] Legislator of the Year Award From Salt Lake Community College, Utah School Nurse Association Appreciation Award, "Hero on the Hill," from the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities, Firefighters' Legislator of the Year, Workers Compensation Fund President's Award, the Sunshine Award (given for protection of free speech and open government), Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce's Business Champion of 2013, and the Award of Excellence in Workplace Safety and Health presented by the Rocky Mountain Center.[2]

Personal life and death

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Mayne had two children and six grandchildren.[2] She was a lifelong resident of the West side of Salt Lake Valley.[2] Mayne was a member of the Methodist Church.[4]

In January 2022, Mayne was hospitalized after falling at her home and suffered from a head and shoulder injury.[5] She was later diagnosed with cancer while receiving treatment for her injuries.[5] Mayne died on August 15, 2024, at the age of 78.[6]

Election results

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In 2014 Mayne was unopposed in the primary. During the general election she had a challenger who dropped out before the election and won unopposed.[7]

2008

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Utah State Senate election Dis. 5, 2008
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jonathan Fidler 6,641 32.7
Democratic Karen Mayne 13,676 67.3

2010

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Utah State Senate election Dis. 5, 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Samuel Fidler 4,705 38
Democratic Karen Mayne 8,492 62

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Legislation

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Notable legislation

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In 2014, Mayne sponsored S.B. 36, which only allows certain groups, such as political parties and health care providers, to access voter birth dates. It also restricts their use of that information for verifying identities or political purposes, such as urging support for a candidate. The Governor signed this bill into law.[8]

In 2016 Mayne sponsored a bill which will create a feasibility study to determine how postal service workers can be utilized to aid with emergency response efforts. This bill was supported by Representative Jason Chaffetz as part of his effort to make the postal service more universal.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "West-side advocate Sen. Karen Mayne resigns her senate seat". West Jordan Journal. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Keegan Rank. "About Karen". Salt Lake City, Utah. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  3. ^ "Karen Mayne Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "With Utah Legislature's Mormon supermajority, is it representative of the people?". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne diagnosed with cancer". Fox13now. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Bittan, Ryan (August 15, 2024). "Former Utah senator Karen Mayne dies at 78". ABC4. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Karen Mayne - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Michelle L. Price. "Officials hope new Utah voter list law prevents misuse". Salt Lake City, Utah: The Associated Press. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  9. ^ "Lawmakers consider using postal workers to help in disasters". DeseretNews.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
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2019–2023 		Succeeded by
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