Karen Cater Peterson

About

Politician and member of the Democratic party who became a state Senator for Louisiana in 2010, after serving in the House of Representatives.

Before Fame

She grew up in New Orleans and received a law degree from Tulane University.

Trivia

She was the first female chair of Louisiana's Democratic Party. She appeared in Spike Lee's documentary about Hurricane Katrina in 2006.

Family Life

She married political consultant Dana Peterson. They did not have children.

Associated With

She is pro-gay marriage and supports President Barack Obama's push for equal rights among same-sex couples.