Kate Anne Klunk (born June 4, 1982) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 169th House district in York County, Pennsylvania. Klunk was elected to serve as a representative on November 4, 2014.[2]
Kate Klunk | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 169th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2015[1] | |
| Preceded by | Ed Neilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1982 Hanover, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hanover |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College (BA) Pennsylvania State University (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Early life and education edit
Klunk was born on June 4, 1982 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. She graduated as valedictorian of her class at Hanover High School in 2000 and graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in economics in 2004 and from the Pennsylvania State University with a JD in 2010.[3]
Career edit
Klunk worked as an intern to U.S. Congressman Todd Platts and as a member of the National Economic Council and in the communications department of the Executive Office of the President during the George W. Bush administration. Prior to being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Klunk worked as an attorney.[3]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives edit
Klunk was one of 75 members of Pennsylvania's Congressional Delegation to sign a letter on December 4, 2020, regarding an Election Review for the 2020 presidential election. They asked that the state's election results be overturned.[4]
In 2022, Klunk co-sponsored the “Save Women's Sports Act” which is a proposal to prevent transgender girls from competing in girls' school sports.[5]
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2015-01-06.
- ^ "PA State Rep. Kate Klunk - About Kate". www.repklunk.com. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ^ a b "Kate A. Klunk". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Cheney, Kyle (2020-12-04). "Top Pennsylvania Republicans pressure congressional delegation to challenge Biden's victory". Politico. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ^ SCOLFORO, MARK. "GOP lawmakers, including several York reps, push bill targeting transgender athletes". York Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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