Kathryn "Kathy" Buckley, a Republican, is running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 168. She faces Democratic candidate Lisa A. Borowski in the 2026 general election.

Buckley describes herself on her campaign website as "a working mom, a business professional, and a community volunteer who knows that people are tired of politics and just want some common sense back in government."

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 168
  • Election: Nov. 3, 2026, general election
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Drexel University (1994); bachelor's degree in commerce and engineering, Drexel University (1993), according to BallotReady
  • Opponent: Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic)

Experience and public service

Buckley has worked as an estimator at Buckley & Company since 1985, according to BallotReady. No endorsements were reported.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Buckley's campaign website and her BallotReady responses. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.

Taxes and spending: Buckley says she would be a fiscally conservative leader focused on controlling spending, cutting government waste and preventing tax increases. She says she would oppose any proposed tax increases and work to eliminate unfunded mandates.

Education: Buckley says she would boost education funding "to unprecedented levels," enhance school safety through grants and support both public and school-choice initiatives. She also advocates for reducing standardized testing to prioritize teaching real-world skills.

Economy and jobs: Buckley says she would support pro-growth policies and champion career and technical education for in-demand skills. She says she would advocate for a responsible energy industry and stand up for workers' rights and preserving earned benefits.

Public safety: Buckley says she supports fully funding police. She also opposes Delaware County's sanctuary county status, saying sanctuary policies "undermine the rule of law" and "burden local law enforcement agencies and strain public resources."

Healthcare: Buckley says hospital closures and a lack of local doctors are pressing problems. She says she would work to attract new healthcare providers, support innovation that improves access and increase competition to reduce costs.

Kathryn Buckley did not respond to the Radnor-Haverford Herald's candidate questionnaire. This profile is based on publicly available campaign materials and election data.