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State Representative, 51st District
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Charity Grimm Krupa

Candidate for State Representative, 51st District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; attorney
Campaign website
repgrimmkrupa.com

State representative for the 51st District, first elected in 2022. An attorney, she was previously an assistant Fayette County public defender and an Albert Gallatin school board member.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026-27 budget (HB 2400), saying it spends more than the state expects to take in.In office

    Grimm Krupa Opposes Budget Built on Deficit Spending and Accounting Gimmicks

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa · Jul 12, 2026 · repgrimmkrupa.com

    “This is another structurally deficit budget that spends more than Pennsylvania is expected to take in”
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  • Opposes using the Rainy Day Fund and surplus to cover higher state spending.In office

    Grimm Krupa Votes 'No' on $53 Billion Spending Plan

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa · Apr 14, 2026 · repgrimmkrupa.com

    “The Rainy Day Fund was created for emergencies, not for politicians who simply want to spend more than taxpayers can afford”
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Education

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Opposes giving NextEra eminent domain power and questions the MARL line exporting power out of the region.In office

    Grimm Krupa, Cook Urge Public Action Ahead of May 1 Deadline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa · Mar 19, 2026 · repgrimmkrupa.com

    “This second application could impact every property owner in Pennsylvania by giving a private, out-of-state company the authority to take land”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes relying on recreational marijuana taxes to fund the state budget.In office

    Grimm Krupa: Shapiro's Budget Betrays the Keystone Promise

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa · Feb 3, 2026 · repgrimmkrupa.com

    “Equally troubling is the governor’s reliance on recreational marijuana as a fiscal crutch.”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes requiring officials to disclose immediate family members' financial ties to lobbying firms.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: The Sunlight in Lobbying Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 10, 2026 · A First Step Toward Meaningful Reform · palegis.us

    “Sunlight does not solve every problem, but secrecy guarantees distrust.”
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