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Biography
Kathleen C. Tomlinson (born September 29, 1988) is an American politician. She is a Republican in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 2020, Tomlinson was elected to represent District 18, which encompasses a portion of Bucks County.
Background
Tomlinson is a lifelong-resident of Bensalem. She is the daughter of Pennsylvania State Senator Tommy Tomlinson, and is a third-generation funeral director at their family-run funeral home in Bensalem.
Political career
Tomlinson defeated Harold Hayes in a special election that was held March 17, 2020, to replace Gene DiGirolamo, who had resigned to become a Bucks County commissioner. She assumed office on April 6, 2020.
Tomlinson sought re-election in the general election held November 3, 2020, and again defeated Hayes to retain her seat for a two-year term. On January 29, 2021, she was named chair of the Pennsylvania House Human Services Subcommittee on Drugs and Alcohol.
Committee assignments
- Children & Youth
- Gaming Oversight, Secretary
- Human Services, Subcommittee on Drugs and Alcohol - Chair
- Urban Affairs