Catherine Wallen is a Republican representative for Pennsylvania House District 193, serving parts of Adams and Cumberland counties. She won a special election on March 17, 2026, defeating Democrat Todd Crawley with 59.73% of the vote , and will serve until the general election on November 3, 2026. A lifelong resident of the community, she owns and operates Orchard Views LLC, a small family farm in York Springs, and focuses on supporting small businesses and local agriculture. Wallen previously served eight years as District Director for the 193rd Legislative District, managing operations, assisting constituents, securing grants, and collaborating with community leaders. Before government service, she worked over a decade in healthcare, aiding cancer patients and families, which shaped her commitment to compassionate leadership. She is active with the Adams County Republican Committee, serves on the board of Businesswomen of Gettysburg, is a member of Pennsylvania and Adams County Farm Bureau, a graduate of the Anne Anstine Republican Leadership Series, a member of East Berlin VFW Post 8896, and a Pennsylvania State Licensed Notary Public.

Education and Political Experience

• Extensive state government experience as District Director for Pennsylvania House District 193
• Over a decade in healthcare, supporting cancer patients and families
• Owner/operator of Orchard Views LLC family farm
• Board member, Businesswomen of Gettysburg
• Active member, Adams County Republican Committee
• Member, Pennsylvania and Adams County Farm Bureau
• Graduate, Anne Anstine Republican Leadership Series
• Member, East Berlin VFW Post 8896
• Pennsylvania State Licensed Notary Public

Political Experience

• Elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 193, via special election on March 17, 2026
• Candidate for full term in November 2026 general election
• Focused campaign on small businesses and local agriculture