K.C. Tomlinson

Kathleen C. Tomlinson (born September 29, 1988) is an American politician. She is a Republican in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 2020, Tomlinson was elected to represent District 18, which encompasses a portion of Bucks County.[1]

Kathleen C. Tomlinson
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Assumed office
April 6, 2020
Preceded byGene DiGirolamo
Personal details
Born (1988-09-29) September 29, 1988
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Bensalem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater
OccupationFuneral director

Background

Tomlinson is a lifelong-resident of Bensalem.[2] She is the daughter of Pennsylvania State Senator Tommy Tomlinson,[3] and is a third-generation funeral director at their family-run funeral home in Bensalem.[2][4]

Political career

Tomlinson defeated Harold Hayes in a special election that was held March 17, 2020,[5] to replace Gene DiGirolamo, who had resigned to become a Bucks County commissioner.[3][6] She assumed office on April 6, 2020.[7]

Tomlinson sought re-election in the general election held November 3, 2020,[2] and again defeated Hayes to retain her seat for a two-year term.[5][8] On January 29, 2021, she was named chair of the Pennsylvania House Human Services Subcommittee on Drugs and Alcohol.[9]

Committee assignments
  • Children & Youth[10]
  • Gaming Oversight, Secretary[10]
  • Human Services, Subcommittee on Drugs and Alcohol - Chair[10]
  • Urban Affairs[10]

References
  1. "Kathleen C. Tomlinson". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020.
  2. Ruvo, Chris (October 29, 2020). "After winning 18th District special election, "K.C." Tomlinson running for full term". Bucks County Herald. Lahaska, PA. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  3. Quann, Peg (March 18, 2020). "KC Tomlinson: Hard work won special election". Waynesboro Record Herald - Waynesboro, PA. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  4. Quann, Peg (April 6, 2020). "K.C. Tomlinson takes office in Pa.'s 18th District". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  5. "K.C. Tomlinson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  6. Quann, Peg (February 28, 2020). "Bensalem rally to be held for 18th district candidate KC Tomlinson". The Times. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  7. Wandling, Pat (April 6, 2020). "Speak MY Piece: K.C. Tomlinson Sworn In". WBCB News. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  8. "Pennsylvania Elections - County Results". Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  9. Rickman, Rick (January 29, 2021). "State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson To Chair Drugs and Alcohol Subcommittee". WBCB News. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  10. "Representative Kathleen C. Tomlinson". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved January 14, 2022.


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