Karen Chhour
Karen Chhour | |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for ACT party list | |
| Assumed office 17 October 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | ACT |
Karen Louise Chhour[1] is a New Zealand politician who was elected to the New Zealand parliament at the 2020 general election as a representative of the ACT New Zealand party.
Early life and career
Chhour grew up in foster care, which she states as a reason for her interest in addressing homelessness and child poverty. She worked in property management prior to becoming involved in politics.[2][3][4]
Political career
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | 53rd | List | 7 | ACT | |
In the 2020 general election, Chhour was placed seventh on the ACT party list and ran for the electorate of Upper Harbour.[2] Chhour came fourth in Upper Harbour.[5] However, ACT won 8% of the party vote, which entitled it to 10 MPs including Chhour.[6][7] Chhour is ACT's spokesperson for Social Development, Children, and Child Poverty Reduction.[8]
Personal life
Chhour is a mother of four, and lives on the North Shore.[2][3][9]
References
- ^ "Event - New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz.
- ^ a b c Wade, Amelia (5 August 2020). "Election 2020: Party of 6? Meet the Act team who could soon become MPs". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ a b Doyle, Katie (1 August 2020). "Top five contenders who could join ACT leader David Seymour in Parliament". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Election 2020: Upper Harbour candidates for local MP". Stuff. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Upper Harbour - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "2020 General Election and Referendums - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "2020 General Election and Referendums - Official Result Successful Candidates". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Karen Chhour". ACT New Zealand. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "ACT Announces List For 2020 General Election". Scoop (Press release). ACT Party. 28 June 2020. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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