Susan W. Krebs

Susan W. Krebs (born December 4, 1959) is an American politician. She was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003 to 2023.

Susan W. Krebs
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 5th district
In office January 14, 2015 – January 11, 2023
Succeeded by	Christopher Bouchat
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 9B district
In office January 8, 2003 – January 14, 2015
Preceded by	Emil B. Pielke
Succeeded by	Robert Flanagan
Personal details
Born	(1959-12-04) December 4, 1959 (age 65) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Towson University (BA)
Occupation	Accountant, financial consultant, politician

Background

Susan Krebs was the delegate representing Maryland District 5, which comprises southeast Carroll County, including Eldersburg, Marriottsville, and parts of Sykesville. In 2002, she defeated Democrat Kenneth Holniker with 62% of the vote.^[1]

In 2002, Krebs survived a close Republican primary election to her political challenger, Larry Helminiak, receiving 52% of the vote.^[2] In the general election, however, she solidly defeated her Democratic challenger Anita Lombardi Riley, who only received 27% of the vote.^[3]

Education

Krebs attended Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County. She earned her B.A. from Towson State University in 1981.^[4]

Career

After college, Krebs was an accountant and financial consultant. She has been a member of the Freedom Area Citizens Council, various Parent Teacher's Associations (PTA'S). In 2002, she won election to the house of Delegates and was sworn in on January 8, 2003.

In February 2022, Krebs announced that she would not seek re-election to the House of Delegates in 2022.^[5]

Legislative notes

• voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)
• voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants (HB6)

Election results

• 2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9B^[6]

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan Krebs, Rep.	12,377	73.53%	Won
Anita Lombardi Riley, Dem.	4,403	26.16%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	52	0.31%	Lost

• 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9B^[7]

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan Krebs, Rep.	12,059	72.1%	Won
Anita Lombardi Riley, Dem.	4,621	27.6%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	38	0.2%	Lost

• 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9B^[8]

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan Krebs, Rep.	10,093	62%	Won
Kenneth Holniker, Dem.	6,152	37.8%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	27	0.1%	Lost