Karen Bass, Representative for California
- Born – October 1953 in Los Angeles, California
- Education – B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S.W., University of Southern California
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Physician assistant and clinical instructor
- Political Experience – California State Assembly
- In office since – 2011
- Family – Divorced from Jesus Lechuga, 1 daughter (deceased), 4 stepchildren
- Religious Affiliation – Baptist
