Karen Umberger Republican Candidate Conway State Representative

Republican candidate Karen Umberger discusses her run for state representative in Conway. She emphasizes her expertise in finance, noting her role as a budget consultant for the Senate. Key topics include the differences between House and Senate budgetary perspectives and the controversy surrounding Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), which she views more positively than Democrats. Umberger also addresses the state-mandated school tax cap, expressing concerns about local control versus fiscal necessity. Finally, she highlights the importance of Republican voter turnout in off-year elections to remain competitive in a shifting political landscape.