Kate wants to bring common sense and compassion to the State House. Like you, Kate wants a better Arkansas.

Kate Schaffer is working for a healthier, safer, fairer, and brighter Arkansas.

Kate doesn’t back down from a challenge. She’s the first to step up when work needs to be done. Her experiences in the workforce, in the community, in her church, and as a caregiver have galvanized and equipped her to run for office and to build a better Bentonville and Bella Vista.

Kate cares about

Healthy Moms

Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. Kate will work to establish:

  • Legislation—like extending Medicaid coverage for new moms—that prioritizes improving Arkansas’ maternal mortality rate.

  • Tax credit for businesses who provide paid parental leave.

  • Quality expanded child care, including a workforce tax credit, for early childhood educators

  • Streamlined regulations for Family Care Providers

Kate cares about

Strong Public Schools

Every child in Arkansas deserves a quality public education. The legislation passed in 2022 falls short when it comes to adequately funding schools, supporting teachers and preparing kids. Kate's committed to changing that. 

Kate cares about

Economic Empowerment

Kate will vote for targeted tax cuts for average Arkansans and smart investment of the state surplus to benefit all Arkansans. 

Kate cares about

Thriving Communities

Affordable housing and solid infrastructure are the building blocks of a workforce everybody can be a part of as they work to support their families and build a future. Our State Legislature should be leading the efforts to help retain and develop the talented people of Arkansas, instead of cutting taxes for the wealthy and withholding investment in Arkansas’ people power. 

Arkansas House District 10