Democrat

Challenger

Karen Baker

$92,294 raised

website

Rep._Abigail_Spanberger_-_118th_Congress

3 endorsements

Morgan Griffith & Karen Baker Congressional Debate Virginia's 9th District 8/28/24

A Talk With Karen Baker

Background

"Karen grew up in a small town in the Midwest. She graduated from William Smith College in Geneva, New York, with a degree in comparative religion and earned her J.D. from Catholic University Law School in Washington, DC."

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Experience

"A graduate of William Smith College with a degree in comparative religion and a J.D. from Catholic University Law School, Karen's career spans over three decades of commendable service. As a trial lawyer for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she championed the rights of those facing discrimination based on sex, race, and age. Her journey didn't stop there; she further served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration, touching lives for 17 years."

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Story

"Karen's life story is one of unparalleled empathy and strength. Raising her son Sean as a single mother for 15 years, Karen understands the struggles of everyday Americans."

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Cardinal News

Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification

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Roanoke Times

Retired judge seeks to oust US Rep Morgan Griffith

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Kingsport Times-News

Democrat Baker aims for Virginia Ninth congressional seat in November

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The Carroll News

Baker opposing Griffith in Ninth District

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Money Raised

$92,294

Opponent(s)

Republican

Morgan Griffith

1 endorsement

$737,556 raised

Elections

General Election

Morgan Griffith	Republican
Karen Baker	Democrat

Democratic Primary

No election, one candidate:
Karen Baker

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