Currently holds the office of Maryland State Senate - District 3 until January 13, 2027.
Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 3 in 2026 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedPublic safety is essential to our community. Karen supports all of our police, firefighters, EMS, and other brave first responders and wants to ensure they have the tools to succeed. Learn more
Karen's top priority in Annapolis is to ensure that every family can put food on the table, especially in this challenging and expensive time. Learn more
Karen believes in fully-funding our K-12 education system with all the materials teachers need to properly educate their students. This means making schools a secure place of learning that gives students the resources and instructions they need to be successful. Learn more
Every parent works hard to ensure their children have a bright future, but many of Maryland’s public schools lack the facilities and teachers they need to properly educate Maryland’s youth. It is getting harder and harder to afford college, and the costs of preschool put strains on working families. Karen strongly encourages boldly investing in our children’s future. Learn more
Karen supports making higher education accessible to all Marylanders, despite their income level. This means affordable paths to higher education and technical training that will give residents of Frederick and Maryland, the skills they need to find a good paying job. Learn more
Here in Frederick, the environment is an incredibly important asset, from Carroll Creek, to the surrounding farmland and the Catoctin Mountains – we have a lot to treasure. Karen supports protecting our natural resources and reducing climate change by shifting our focus to renewable energy. Learn more
Karen is committed to bringing affordable and accessible high quality healthcare to all Marylanders. She fights hard to ensure patients are put first. Learn more
Karen is devoted to ensuring Frederick has strong, resilient infrastructure to promote economic growth and stability in our community, making Frederick the best place to live in the state. Learn more
Frederick serves as a hub for the growing economic sector along I-270 and Karen has a plan to ensure vital transportation/infrastructure systems are in place to aid commuters. Karen believes improving transportation begins with smart growth and improving our existing roadways. She will continue to fight for funding at both the state and federal level for projects that will make it easier to get around town and relieve congestion along I-270. Learn more
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