Rep. Karen Kwan, D-Taylorsville, confirmed to FOX 13 News on Thursday that she would seek the Utah State Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Karen Mayne.
Sen. Mayne, a powerful force on Utah's Capitol Hill, is resigning from the Utah State Legislature citing an"unexpected turn" in her health as she battles cancer. The West Valley City Democrat, beloved by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, stunned many with her announcement.
Rep. Kwan, who has served six years in the legislature representing much of the same area as Sen. Mayne, is the first to formally seek to fill that vacancy. "During my time in the legislature, I have built strong relationships with members on both sides of the aisle while advocating for Utah’s working families and look forward to continuing Senator Mayne’s legacy of bipartisanship and effective legislation," she said in a statement."While I know these are big shoes to fill, I believe I am the best person to represent Senate District 12.
It is Salt Lake County Democratic Party delegates who will chose the replacement for Sen. Mayne. That is expected to happen in a special election later this month.
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