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State Representative, 169th District
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Kate A. Klunk

Candidate for State Representative, 169th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; attorney
Lives in
Hanover
Campaign website
repklunk.com

Republican state representative for the 169th District since 2015, first elected in November 2014, and Republican chair of the House Children and Youth Committee. An attorney in private practice, she earlier worked in the White House on President Bush's National Economic Council team.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, saying it spends too much.In office

    York County House Republicans: State Budget Overspends… Again

    Public statement · York County House Republican Delegation · Jul 12, 2026 · repklunk.com

    “We voted "no" on this year's budget because rather than scale back irresponsible spending, we've burdened tomorrow's taxpayers with a steep bill.”
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  • Sponsored HB 2470, a sales tax holiday on Halloween purchases.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Halloween Sales Tax Holiday

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 26, 2026 · palegis.us

    “create a sales tax holiday that would allow the residents of Pennsylvania to purchase everything they need to create that spooky atmosphere without sales tax”
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  • Lists immediate and permanent property tax relief among her priorities.In office

    About Kate | PA State Rep. Kate Klunk

    Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repklunk.com

    “provide immediate and permanent property tax relief”
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Education

Health & human services

  • Sponsored a bill to swap some child care staff degree requirements for experience-based qualifications.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Child Care Affordability Legislative Package Part 1

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · Document 1: Experience Matters · palegis.us

    “This legislation will prioritize experience by statutorily modifying the educational qualifications, professional development, and ongoing credentialing needed for all staff”
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  • Co-sponsors a $5 million state grant program for new child care providers.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Child Care Affordability Legislative Package Part 2

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · Document 1: Grants for Start-Ups · palegis.us

    “This legislation will establish a State-funded Grant Program for start-up child care providers across the state with an initial allocation of $5 million dollars.”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kate A. Klunk on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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