Kathleen KC Tomlinson
Candidate for State Representative, 18th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; licensed funeral director
- Lives in
- Bensalem Township
- Campaign website
- reptomlinson.com
State representative for the 18th District since a March 2020 special election, now in her third full term. A third-generation licensed funeral director at her family's Tomlinson Funeral Home.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposed exempting all pet food from the state sales tax, part of a family sales-tax relief package.In office
ReportTomlinson, Hogan, Kutz, Marcell Announce Legislative Package That Would Exempt Items from Sales TaxPublic statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Mar 19, 2025 · reptomlinson.com
“Tomlinson has proposed legislation that would exempt all types of pet food from the sales tax.”
Public safety
Sponsored tougher street-racing penalties, including for organizers, signed into law as Act 103 of 2024.In office
ReportTomlinson, Hogan, Farry Celebrate that Legislation to Crack Down on Street Racing gets Signed into LawPublic statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Oct 17, 2024 · reptomlinson.com
“Act 103 of 2024 will update the penalties that exist for street racing … The safety of my community is a top priority for me.”
Economy & jobs
Signed an April 2026 letter urging PECO to withdraw its proposed electric and gas rate increases.In office
ReportState Legislators Urge PECO to Withdraw Proposed Rate IncreasesPublic statement · Office of Sen. Frank Farry · Apr 6, 2026 · senatorfarry.com
“formally called on PECO to reconsider its recent regulatory filings … Rep. Kathleen Tomlinson (R-18)”
Health & human services
Supports keeping Pennsylvania's current abortion law, per her Bucks County Beacon profile.
ReportKathleen KC Tomlinson - Candidate, Representative in the General AssemblyNews coverage · Bucks County Beacon · Key Issues · buckscountybeacon.com
“she has stated her support for maintaining current Pennsylvania law, which protects access to safe and legal abortion”
Cosponsored HB 2339 requiring hospitals to post their standard charges publicly.In office
ReportBipartisan Bill to Increase Hospital Pricing Transparency Passes State HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Jul 11, 2024 · reptomlinson.com
“This will provide much-needed transparency to our health care system”
Government & transparency
Cosponsored HB 771 to require voters to show identification at the polls.In office
ReportBipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives SayPublic statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Mar 17, 2025 · reptomlinson.com
“Voter ID is common sense and overwhelmingly supported by a majority of Pennsylvanians.”
Courts & justice
Proposed a mandatory minimum of five years in prison for repeat stalking convictions.In office
ReportLabs, Colleagues Introduce Package to Increase Protections for Stalking VictimsPublic statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Sep 27, 2024 · reptomlinson.com
“would impose a mandatory minimum penalty of at least five years’ incarceration for any defendant convicted of a second or subsequent offense of stalking”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kathleen KC Tomlinson on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (14)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by precinct), Berks County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Berks County Board of Elections / Election Services · berkspa.gov
- 2026 General Election Unofficial Candidate List, Montgomery County
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · assets.montgomerycountypa.gov
- Unofficial Sample Ballots for 2026 General Election (by voting district), Montgomery County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · webapp07.montcopa.org
- Official Candidate Listing - November 3, 2026 General Election, Bucks County
Election filing · Bucks County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · buckscounty.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by municipality and voting precinct), Bucks County
Election filing · Bucks County Board of Elections · buckscounty.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Bucks - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Bucks County Board of Elections · buckscounty.gov
- Tomlinson Sworn in For Third Full Term
Public statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Jan 7, 2025 · reptomlinson.com
- Kathleen KC Tomlinson - Candidate, Representative in the General Assembly
News coverage · Bucks County Beacon · buckscountybeacon.com
- Tomlinson, Hogan, Kutz, Marcell Announce Legislative Package That Would Exempt Items from Sales Tax
Public statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Mar 19, 2025 · reptomlinson.com
- Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say
Public statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Mar 17, 2025 · reptomlinson.com
- Tomlinson, Hogan, Farry Celebrate that Legislation to Crack Down on Street Racing gets Signed into Law
Public statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Oct 17, 2024 · reptomlinson.com
- Bipartisan Bill to Increase Hospital Pricing Transparency Passes State House
Public statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Jul 11, 2024 · reptomlinson.com
- Labs, Colleagues Introduce Package to Increase Protections for Stalking Victims
Public statement · Office of Rep. K.C. Tomlinson · Sep 27, 2024 · reptomlinson.com
- State Legislators Urge PECO to Withdraw Proposed Rate Increases
Public statement · Office of Sen. Frank Farry · Apr 6, 2026 · senatorfarry.com
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