State Representative, 87th District · 2026 General Election

Jessica St. Clair

Democratic

Biology instructor, Harrisburg Area Community College · Boiling Springs area (South Middleton Township)

The gist

Calls for fully and fairly funding public education and competitive pay for educators.
Supports expanding career and technical education and community college pathways.
Supports protecting access to affordable health care and strengthening mental health services.
Calls for protecting clean water, air and soil and enforcing environmental laws fairly.
Supports development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Calls for transparent, ethical government, strong oversight and working across party lines.

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Calls for fully and fairly funding public education and competitive pay for educators.
Jessica St Clair | PA State House District 87
Campaign website · St Clair Together · Issues: Education · stclairtogether.com
“Fully and fairly fund public education across districts Support educators with competitive pay, professional respect, and classroom resources”
Supports expanding career and technical education and community college pathways.
Jessica St Clair | PA State House District 87
Campaign website · St Clair Together · Issues: Education · stclairtogether.com
“Expand access to career and technical education and community college pathways”
Supports protecting access to affordable health care and strengthening mental health services.
Jessica St Clair | PA State House District 87
Campaign website · St Clair Together · Issues: Healthcare · stclairtogether.com
“Protect access to affordable healthcare for working families and seniors Strengthen mental health services and community-based care”
Calls for protecting clean water, air and soil and enforcing environmental laws fairly.
Jessica St Clair | PA State House District 87
Campaign website · St Clair Together · Issues: Environment … Issues: Environment · stclairtogether.com
“Protect clean water, air, and soil for current and future generations … Ensure environmental laws are enforced fairly and transparently”
Supports development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Jessica St Clair | PA State House District 87
Campaign website · St Clair Together · Issues: Environment · stclairtogether.com
“Support responsible development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship”
Calls for transparent, ethical government, strong oversight and working across party lines.
Jessica St Clair | PA State House District 87
Campaign website · St Clair Together · Issues: Government Accountability · stclairtogether.com
“Advocate for transparent, ethical government practices Support strong oversight and clear accountability standards Work across party lines to solve problems”

Thomas Kutz

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; attorney · Mechanicsburg

The gist

Proposes eliminating the nearly 6% gross receipts tax on utility bills, with savings passed to customers.In office
Sponsored six-month sales tax holidays on baby furniture, strollers, toys, instruments and children's books.In office
Co-sponsors a six-month income tax cut from 3.07% to 2.99% and a six-month gross receipts tax suspension.In office
Opposed the Governor's proposed $4.58 billion Rainy Day Fund transfer to balance the 2026-27 budget.In office
Supported the final 2026-27 state budget, citing school funding, first-responder support and no new taxes.In office
Opposes the proposed data center in Monroe Township.In office
Co-sponsored HB 2372, requiring data centers to build their own power and pay full grid connection costs.In office
Co-sponsored HB 2730 to shield crime victims' home deeds under the Address Confidentiality Program.In office

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

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Proposes eliminating the nearly 6% gross receipts tax on utility bills, with savings passed to customers.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Eliminate Gross Receipts Tax on Energy Bills
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · palegis.us
“Eliminating the gross receipts tax on energy bills is a simple solution to keep more money in the pockets of our constituents.”
House Republicans Unveil 11 Bill Energy Package to Keep the Lights On, Costs Down
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jul 1, 2026 · repkutz.com
“Without this tax, ratepayers could see nearly a 6% reduction on their electric bills.”
Sponsored six-month sales tax holidays on baby furniture, strollers, toys, instruments and children's books.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 26, 2026 · palegis.us
“I am preparing to offer legislation to enact a one-time, six-month sales tax holiday for certain purchases that can pose a particular financial strain.”
Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Mar 26, 2026 · repkutz.com
“Kutz's proposals would create six-month sales tax holidays for toys, musical instruments, and children's books.”
Co-sponsors a six-month income tax cut from 3.07% to 2.99% and a six-month gross receipts tax suspension.
Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Mar 26, 2026 · repkutz.com
“reduce the state's Personal Income Tax rate from 3.07% to 2.99% during that same period.”
Opposed the Governor's proposed $4.58 billion Rainy Day Fund transfer to balance the 2026-27 budget.
Kutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must be at Forefront as Budget Talks Begin
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Feb 3, 2026 · repkutz.com
“Raiding one of our key savings accounts to support unsustainable spending puts the Commonwealth in a precarious financial position for the long term.”
Supported the final 2026-27 state budget, citing school funding, first-responder support and no new taxes.
Kutz: State Budget Delivers for Cumberland County by Investing in Education, Supporting First Responders
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Jul 12, 2026 · pahousegop.com
“This budget importantly avoids any new taxes—a top priority of mine and for families in Cumberland County.”
Opposes the proposed data center in Monroe Township.
Kutz Issues Statement Opposing Monroe Township Site for Proposed Data Center
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jun 17, 2026 · repkutz.com
“I do not support the proposed data center in the heart of Monroe Township.”
Co-sponsored HB 2372, requiring data centers to build their own power and pay full grid connection costs.
Kutz Issues Statement Opposing Monroe Township Site for Proposed Data Center
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jun 17, 2026 · repkutz.com
“This bipartisan legislation would require data centers to construct their own electricity generation, pay the full cost of electric infrastructure and grid connections”
Co-sponsored HB 2730 to shield crime victims' home deeds under the Address Confidentiality Program.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Expanding the Address Confidentiality Program to Protect Crime Victims' Deeds
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 16, 2026 · palegis.us
“Representative Kutz and I will be introducing legislation to address this glaring oversight.”