Karin Andersen (born December 16, 1952 in Kongsvinger) is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party (SV). He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1997. She had previously served as a deputy member from 1989-1993. Prior to entering national politics she served in the Kongsvinger municipality council (1983-1997) and the Hedmark county council (1987-1995)