K. C. Tomlinson
American politician from Pennsylvania
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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 by | Gene DiGirolamo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1988 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Funeral 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]
