Karen Fann

Karen Fann is a Republican member of the Arizona Senate, representing Arizona Legislative District 1.[2][3] In 2019, Fann began serving as President of the Arizona Senate.

Karen Fann
President of the Arizona Senate
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded bySteve Yarbrough
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 1st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Preceded bySteve Pierce
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byLucy Mason
Succeeded byDavid Stringer
Personal details
Born
Karen Elizabeth Fann

September 1, 1954[1]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)James McKown
WebsiteCampaign website

Career before politics

Fann and her husband own a horse ranch, and the horses have won awards in equine competitions. She also became a licensed realtor. In 1984, Fann started Arizona Highway Safety Specialists, a road sign and guardrail business with $500 of her own money. The business became very successful and is now Arizona’s largest installer of roadway guardrails and signage.[1]

Political experience

Fann has served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing Arizona Legislative District 1. She was previously a council member on both the Prescott and Chino Valley city councils and also served as mayor of Chino Valley.

Elections
  • in 2016, Fann ran unopposed to replace former Senator Steve Pierce.[4]
  • In 2014, she successfully ran alongside Noel W. Campbell. Fann came in first ahead of Campbell and Democratic challenger Frank Cucciain the general election with 46,597 votes.[5]

References
  1. "Meet Karen". Elect Karen Fann. Retrieved Feb 4, 2021.
  2. "Senate Member - Arizona Legislature". Arizona Legislature. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
  3. "Karen Fann". Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona State Legislature. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  4. "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2016 General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  5. "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2014 General Election November 4, 2014" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 9. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
Political offices
Preceded by
Steve Yarbrough		 President of the Arizona Senate
2019–present		 Incumbent


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