[1][2] She represents the electoral district of Harbour Main as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Party.
[3] Conway-Ottenheimer supported Eugene Manning in the 2023 provincial PC party leadership race.
As of September 22, 2024, Conway-Ottenheimer serves as the Official Opposition critic for Justice and Public Safety, Attorney General, Women and Gender Equality, Francophone Affairs, Persons with Disabilities, and Seniors and Ageing.
Conway-Ottenheimer served on the executive of the youth branch of the PC Party, and became its president at age 20.
She is a lawyer by trade and has practiced in the areas of human rights law and criminal defence.