Karen

Karen was a politician from Georgia who served as its Lieutenant Governor (before the events of Lion in Town) and the mother of Sara, who was a senator. Like her daughter, Karen was part of the Republican Party.

Trivia

 * Karen was never seen in the series. It is most likely that she died before the events of the series, and possibly before her daughter became senator.
 * Karen is one of few characters who did not make an appearance.
 * Her name is mentioned in Sara's state funeral, as read by the priest: "Our loving senator is predeceased by her mother Karen, who was our beloved Lieutenant Governor..."
 * It is possible that her name and looks were based on Karen Pence, the current Second Lady of the United States, although Mrs. Pence was from Indiana.