Karen McCarthy

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Karen McCarthy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Alan Wheat
Succeeded by	Emanuel Cleaver
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1977–1995
Personal details
Born	(1947-03-18)March 18, 1947 Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 5, 2010(2010-10-05) (aged 63) Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Kansas (BS, MBA) University of Missouri (MA)
Profession	Teacher

Karen McCarthy (March 18, 1947 – October 5, 2010) was an American educator and politician. She served as the U.S. representative for the fifth district of Missouri from 1995 to 2005.