Thomas holds degrees from Grove City College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School. A licensed attorney practicing real estate law, business law and civil litigation, Thomas has served in various legislative decision-making positions, including as a staff member for the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and a policy director in the Pennsylvania Senate.

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Thomas and his wife Allie are active in their local church and community and live in Mechanicsburg with their goldendoodles Camden and Poppy.

Thomas Kutz holds degrees from Grove City College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School. He lives in Mechanicsburg with his wife, Allie, and is active in their local church and community.

Thomas Kutz is a licensed attorney practicing real estate law, business law and civil litigation. He previously served as a staff member for the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and as a policy director in the Pennsylvania Senate.

KUTZ, Thomas Holden, a Representative from Cumberland County; born, 1994 in Pennsylvania; graduated, Cedar Cliff High School, 2013; B.A., magna cum laude, political science, Grove City College, 2016; J.D., Widener University Commonwealth Law School, 2022; legislative aide, United States Congress; lawyer; policy director, Republican Caucus, Pennsylvania State Senate; elected, commissioner, Lower Allen Township (2019-2022); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023 and 2025 terms; appointed, Deputy Whip (2025-present).

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Thomas was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023 and 2025 terms. He previously served as a commissioner in Lower Allen Township from 2019 to 2022.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) is proposing legislation to create sales tax holidays for new and growing families. His bills are part of a broader initiative lead by House Republicans to create “Freedom Through Affordability.”

Kutz’s proposals would create six-month sales tax holidays for toys, musical instruments, and children’s books.

Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families

Additionally, Kutz has co-sponsored other legislation in this package that would create sales tax exclusions for toiletries, tools, lumber, back-to-school supplies, and equipment for firefighters.

Kutz is also co-sponsoring a proposal to suspend the state’s Gross Receipts Tax on electricity and cell phone services for six months; as well as reduce the state’s Personal Income Tax rate from 3.07% to 2.99% during that same period.

### What are your thoughts on the state budget process? What changes, if any, would you support so that the budget is enacted in a timely manner?
The state budget process is broken and highly politicized. I support moving to a two-year budget process to aid predictability and stability. I also support reforms like zero-based budgeting to help ensure government spending is focused on what is truly necessary.

Pennsylvania State Representative District 87 — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org.

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address:

“After hearing the governor’s proposal to spend $53.26 billion in Fiscal Year 2026-27, I have serious concerns. Chief among them is the plan to transfer $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to balance the budget. Raiding one of our key savings accounts to support unsustainable spending puts the Commonwealth in a precarious financial position for the long term.

Kutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must Be at Forefront as Budget Talks Begin

Proposes six-month sales tax holidays for toys, musical instruments and children's books.

Co-sponsors legislation to temporarily suspend the electricity and cell phone gross receipts tax and reduce the personal income tax rate.

Supports a two-year state budget process to improve predictability and stability.

Supports zero-based budgeting to focus government spending on necessary programs.

Opposes transferring $4.58 billion from Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund to balance the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget.

- Proposes six-month sales tax holidays for toys, musical instruments and children's books.
- Co-sponsors legislation to temporarily suspend the electricity and cell phone gross receipts tax and reduce the personal income tax rate.
- Supports a two-year state budget process to improve predictability and stability.
- Supports zero-based budgeting to focus government spending on necessary programs.
- Opposes transferring $4.58 billion from Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund to balance the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget.

Economy

As of October 16, 2026, Thomas Kutz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Education

HARRISBURG—In response to a proposed data center project in the 87th District, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has issued the following statement:

“I do not support the proposed data center in the heart of Monroe Township. I appreciate the many residents who have shared their concerns, and I remain committed to protecting our community and preserving its character for the next generation.

Kutz Issues Statement Opposing Monroe Township Site for Proposed Data Center

“To address these concerns legislatively, I have cosponsored HB 2372, the Pennsylvania Ratepayer Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would require data centers to construct their own electricity generation, pay the full cost of electric infrastructure and grid connections needed for their projects, and help ensure Pennsylvania ratepayers receive meaningful economic benefits from these projects.

Opposes the proposed data center in the heart of Monroe Township.

Co-sponsors House Bill 2372, requiring data centers to fund their electricity generation and grid infrastructure.

- Opposes the proposed data center in the heart of Monroe Township.
- Co-sponsors House Bill 2372, requiring data centers to fund their electricity generation and grid infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

### What changes, if any, would you support to enable better access, ensure security, and support the processes of our elections?
Our elections are the bedrock of our republic. I support Voter ID and have sponsored legislation to require voters to present identification at the polls.

Supports voter identification requirements and has sponsored legislation requiring voters to present identification at the polls.

- Supports voter identification requirements and has sponsored legislation requiring voters to present identification at the polls.

Voting & Elections

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