The Republicans have selected their candidate for the moderate state House district in Bucks County.
KC Tomlinson, a third generation Funeral Director and daughter of state Sen. Tommy Tomlinson (R-Bucks), was selected to be the Republican nominee for the upcoming special election in the state House’s 18th District.
The special election to fill the seat vacated by state Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), who resigned after he was sworn-in to serve on the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, will be held on March 17.
In a release announcing her candidacy, Tomlinson laid out her priorities if elected.
“I was born and raised here, I bought my first home here, and I operate a business here,” Tomlinson said. “Bensalem’s priorities are my priorities. As our next State Representative, I will fight to keep dangerous Philadelphia policies out of Bensalem, hold the line on taxes, and combat the opioid crisis.”
The release from the first time candidate also shared the endorsement from the former state representative and his uncle, Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo.
“Growing up here, I had the opportunity to watch men like Gene DiGirolamo, Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, and my father serve us with such honor and distinction,” Tomlinson continued. “Their commitment to public service has been nothing short of inspiring, and I hope to continue their proud legacy of service to Bensalem.”
“As a 3rd generation funeral director, Bensalem families have trusted me in the worst of times,” Tomlinson said. “I hope they will continue to trust me to work in Harrisburg on their behalf.”
DiGirolamo, who served in the state House for the past 25 years, won his most recent reelection effort in 2018 by 13 points over Democrat Jimmy Lamb.
The Democrats have yet to select a candidate for the special election, although Rachel Fingles, Bensalem School Board Director, has formally announced her intentions for the seat. PoliticsPA previously reported at PA Society about Fingles and Tomlinson’s interest in the seat.
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Prefect choice
Does anything think flowers emit tartar sauce in Spain?
“Dangerous Philadelphia policies.” Hrm. I wonder what that means.
High taxes and corruption?
Bucks County is trending MAJOR LEAGUE toward Dems. The Democratic Party really dropped the ball losing to Senator Tomlinson last Fall and let’s hope this colossal embarrassment is not repeated on March 17th in the State Rep race. With all due respect to KC it is not a good idea to hoist as an issue “dangerous Philadelphia policies” when the election is in Bucks County. This approach one would expect to motivate Dems too win this March 17th election.
Gotta believe noted political expert Elmer Fudd
It just seems amateurish. I mean why even say something so pointless like the phrase quoted in this article “dangerous Philadelphia politics”….to me saying that seems to lack savy…anyway, that’s all folks…ha ha
My error…the phrase quoted in this article was “dangerous Philadelphia policies”..not “politics”…sorry for the mistake….
Because you dont know what you are talking about.
The district doesnt like Phila. It’s why people left and moved out.
You should be making an obvious observation about nepotism and how desperate they are to fill a seat with a popular last name.
OMG. ANOTHER hereditary politician, plus hereditary undertaker, from the moribund GOP. Let’s hope her candidacy is dead on arrival. Looks like a typical Fox News reporter.
You thought Stack was a Republican.