Karin Power
American politician (born 1982/83)
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Karin Power (born 1982/83) is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives. She represented the 41st district, which covers parts of Clackamas County and Multnomah County, including Milwaukie, Oak Grove, and parts of southeast Portland.
Karin Power | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Mark Gamba |
| Member of the Milwaukie City Council, Position 4 | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Miller |
| Succeeded by | Shane Abma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 42–43) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Lewis & Clark Law School |
Early life and education
Power moved to Southeast Portland from Boston, Massachusetts in 2009 in order to attend Lewis & Clark Law School. She later moved to Milwaukie in October 2012, and was elected to the City Council in 2014.[1]
Political career
She won election to the House in 2016, defeating Republican candidate Timothy E. McMenamin with 71% of the vote.[2][3]
In 2018 she ran unopposed, receiving 97.1% of the vote, however turnout in this election was lower than previous elections.[4]
In 2020, she won the Democratic Primary unopposed with 99.32% of the vote (12,928). 88 individuals wrote in other names.[5] In November 2020, she defeated Republican challenger and combat veteran Michael Newgard.[6][7]
In February 2022, Power announced (along with fellow state Representatives Rachel Prusak and Anna Williams) that she would not seek reelection at the end of her current term ending in January 2023.[8][9]
Power was succeeded by former Milwaukie mayor Mark Gamba.[10]
In 2025, Governor Tina Kotek appointed Power to be a member of the Oregon Public Utility Commission.[11] The appointment was approved by the Oregon State Senate.[12]
Personal life
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karin Power | 24,589 | 71.3 | |
| Republican | Tim McMenamin | 9,799 | 28.4 | |
| Write-in | 76 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 34,464 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karin Power | 23,638 | 97.1 | |
| Write-in | 696 | 2.9 | ||
| Total votes | 24,334 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karin Power | 30,725 | 73.7 | |
| Republican | Michael Newgard | 10,878 | 26.1 | |
| Write-in | 62 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 41,665 | 100% | ||