State Representative, 169th District · 2026 General Election

Austin Graham

Democratic

Systems administrator

The gist

Calls for more housing supply by allowing a wider range of housing types in suitable areas.
Calls for modernizing utility systems to cut waste and lower costs.
Supports more competition and transparency in health care and essential services.
Supports strong voter ID rules along with expanded early voting and faster mail-ballot processing.
Calls for earlier public review of budget proposals and accountability for on-time budgets.
Supports state baseline standards on data centers' water, energy and land use.
Proposes tying state spending to clear outcomes.

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Calls for more housing supply by allowing a wider range of housing types in suitable areas.
Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“increasing housing supply by allowing a wider range of housing options in the right areas”
Calls for modernizing utility systems to cut waste and lower costs.
Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“modernizing utility systems to reduce waste and lower costs”
Supports more competition and transparency in health care and essential services.
Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“pushing for policies that increase competition and transparency in healthcare and essential services”
Supports strong voter ID rules along with expanded early voting and faster mail-ballot processing.
Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Elections … Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support maintaining strong voter ID requirements, accurate voter rolls, and clear chain-of-custody procedures … we should expand early voting options, improve mail-in ballot processing”
Calls for earlier public review of budget proposals and accountability for on-time budgets.
Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · State budget process · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would support earlier public review of budget proposals, clear benchmarks throughout the process, and stronger accountability for meeting deadlines.”
Supports state baseline standards on data centers' water, energy and land use.
Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Data centers · onyourballot.vote411.org
“the state should set baseline standards to address the impacts of data centers on water use, energy demand, and land use”
Proposes tying state spending to clear outcomes.
Austin Graham | PA State Representative 169th District
Campaign website · Austin Graham for PA State Rep · A different approach · austinlgraham.com
“Tie spending to clear outcomes”

Kate A. Klunk

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; attorney · Hanover

The gist

Sponsored a bill to swap some child care staff degree requirements for experience-based qualifications.In office
Co-sponsors a $5 million state grant program for new child care providers.In office
Proposes a parent and provider board to oversee the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning.In office
Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, saying it spends too much.In office
Sponsored HB 2470, a sales tax holiday on Halloween purchases.In office
Lists immediate and permanent property tax relief among her priorities.In office
Criticized the governor's budget for not joining the federal school choice tax credit.In office
Joined a pledge on protecting women's sports and Title IX's 'original intent.'In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored a bill to swap some child care staff degree requirements for experience-based qualifications.
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”
Co-sponsors a $5 million state grant program for new child care providers.
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.”
Proposes a parent and provider board to oversee the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning.
Commonsense Proposal Would Elevate Representation of Parents, Providers, Say Leadbeter, Klunk
Public statement · PA House Republican Caucus · Jun 3, 2026 · repklunk.com
“Ensuring parents and providers have a meaningful role in shaping childcare oversight is essential to building a system that truly works for families”
Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, saying it spends too much.
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.”
Sponsored HB 2470, a sales tax holiday on Halloween purchases.
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”
Lists immediate and permanent property tax relief among her priorities.
About Kate | PA State Rep. Kate Klunk
Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repklunk.com
“provide immediate and permanent property tax relief”
Criticized the governor's budget for not joining the federal school choice tax credit.
York County House Republicans: Shapiro's Budget Proposal is Unrealistic, Fiscally Foolish
Public statement · York County House Republican Delegation · Feb 3, 2026 · repklunk.com
“fails to act on the opportunity for our state to join 30 others for a federal school choice tax credit”
Joined a pledge on protecting women's sports and Title IX's 'original intent.'
York County Republican Lawmakers Pledge to Defend PA Daughters, Invite Voters to Sign 'I Believe' Promise
Public statement · York County Republican Delegation · Jan 8, 2026 · repklunk.com
“We urge every citizen to join us in protecting the integrity of women's sports and ensuring Title IX continues to uphold its original intent”