title: Jessica Karjala
text: # Jessica Karjala
  
  Jessica Karjala (born November 17, 1965) is an American politician who serves as a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 48th district.
  
  ## Political career
  
  Karjala served as vice chair of House Human Services Committee in 2017, 2019 and 2021. She has served on the State Administration and Veterans Affairs Committee for four sessions.
  
  ## Electoral record
  
  2014 general election: Montana House of Representatives, District 48 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Jessica Karjala | 1,889 | 52.3% |
  | | Republican | Dennis Lenz | 1,720 | 47.7% |
  
  2016 general election: Montana House of Representatives, District 48 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Jessica Karjala | 2,551 | 55.12% |
  | | Republican | Robert Saunders | 2,077 | 44.88% |
  
  2018 general election: Montana House of Representatives, District 48 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Jessica Karjala | 2,465 | 54.3% |
  | | Republican | Denise Johnson | 2,072 | 45.7% |
  