Kathleen KC Tomlinson

Seeking Office: Representative in the General Assembly

Party: Republican

Primary Ballot: Republican

District: 18th Legislative District

Incumbent

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KC Tomlinson is a lifelong resident of Bensalem and a third-generation funeral director at her family-owned business, Tomlinson Funeral Home. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in a special election in March 2020 and subsequently won full terms in November 2020 and 2022. In the legislature, she has held leadership roles including Republican Secretary for the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities, Gaming Oversight, and Transportation committees. A graduate of Bensalem High School and Mercer County Community College, she is known for her hands-on approach to constituent services and her background as a local business owner.

Education: Graduated from Bensalem High School (2007); Mercer County Mortuary Program (2014) – Licensed Funeral Director.
Occupation: State Representative; Licensed Funeral Director.
Key Issues: KC Tomlinson is focused on delivering practical solutions for the residents of Bensalem and Hulmeville, with a strong emphasis on public safety and fiscal responsibility. She advocates for increased funding for local law enforcement to combat crime and has sponsored legislation to heighten penalties for gun store robberies and looting. A key priority is lowering the cost of living, which she addresses by supporting sales tax relief for first-time parents and pet food, as well as working to lower property taxes for seniors. Tomlinson is also a proponent of healthcare transparency, pushing for price requirements for hospitals and protection for victims of stalking. On reproductive rights, she has stated her support for maintaining current Pennsylvania law, which protects access to safe and legal abortion while including provisions for the health of the mother and victims of rape and incest.

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