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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Karen Shepherd

Former U.S. representative from Utah (1993–1995)

Government service

Former U.S. representative from Utah (1993–1995)

Historical profile of completed public service; no current elected office or candidacy is assigned.

Background

Karen Shepherd represented Utah in the U.S. House from January 1993 to January 1995 after serving in the Utah Senate. Her earlier career included teaching English, directing Salt Lake County social services, founding a magazine and publishing business, and working in development and community relations at the University of Utah's business school. She earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Utah and a master's degree at Brigham Young University. In Congress, the Democrat served on the Natural Resources and Public Works and Transportation committees. She lost her 1994 reelection bid.

Source: U.S. House History, Art & Archives — Karen Shepherd · Background checked October 20, 2026

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