Susan Koehn
American politician (1961–2025)
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Susan Koehn (née Johnson; May 16, 1961 – January 9, 2025) was an American politician from the state of Utah. She served as a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000.[1]
May 16, 1961
Susan Koehn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| In office June 1, 1995 – August 16, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Smith |
| Succeeded by | Roger E. Barrus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Susan Johnson May 16, 1961 |
| Died | January 9, 2025 (aged 63) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | David Copeland |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Brant and Janet Johnson |
Life and career
Koehn was born on May 16, 1961, the daughter of Brant and Janet Johnson. She married Gary Koehn, and they had three children. She became involved in politics, and was elected to the Woods Cross City Council in 1994.[1][2]
Koehn was appointed by Governor Mike Leavitt to the Utah House of Representatives, effective June 1, 1995, to fill the seat left vacant by Karen Smith, who had moved.[3] She was re-elected twice,[4][5] and after she announced her retirement from the legislature in 2000, she co-founded a lobbying firm. After ethics concerns were raised, she resigned her seat, effective August 16, 2000.[6]
At the age of 48, Koehn was diagnosed with breast cancer. She died from the disease on January 9, 2025, at the age of 63.[1]
Electoral history
1996
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susan Koehn * | 6,416 | 74.6 | |
| Democratic | Trudy D. Henderson | 2,183 | 25.4 | |
| Total votes | 8,599 | 100 | ||
1998
Primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susan Koehn * | 1,579 | 68.8 | |
| Republican | Richard G. Brown | 715 | 31.2 | |
| Total votes | 2,294 | 100 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susan Koehn * | 5,400 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 5,400 | 100 | ||
