State
State Representative, 87th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Cumberland County only: Monroe, Silver Spring and Upper Allen townships, Mount Holly Springs Borough, Lower Allen Township precinct 2, and South Middleton Township precincts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Taxes & budget
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas KutzRepublican
- 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
Public safety
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas KutzRepublican
- Co-sponsored HB 2730 to shield crime victims' home deeds under the Address Confidentiality Program.In office
Education
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
- Calls for fully and fairly funding public education and competitive pay for educators.
- Supports expanding career and technical education and community college pathways.
Thomas KutzRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas KutzRepublican
- Co-sponsored HB 2372, requiring data centers to build their own power and pay full grid connection costs.In office
Environment & parks
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
- Calls for protecting clean water, air and soil and enforcing environmental laws fairly.
- Supports development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Thomas KutzRepublican
- Opposes the proposed data center in Monroe Township.In office
Health & human services
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
- Supports protecting access to affordable health care and strengthening mental health services.
Thomas KutzRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jessica St. ClairDemocratic
- Calls for transparent, ethical government, strong oversight and working across party lines.
Thomas KutzRepublican
No documented position found.
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