Susan W. Krebs


Susan Wolf Krebs is an American politician who is a member of the Carroll County Board of County Commissioners from the 5th district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she was a member of the Maryland [House of Delegates] from 2003 to 2023.

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

Education

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

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. 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 [Maryland House of Delegates election|2022].
In August 2025, after Governor Wes Moore nominated Carroll County commissioner Ed Rothstein to serve as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Krebs applied to serve the remainder of Rothstein's term on the Carroll County Board of Commissioners. The Carroll County Republican Central Committee nominated Krebs to serve the remainder of his term on August 15, 2025. She was appointed to the seat by Governor Wes Moore and sworn in on September 11, 2025.

Legislative notes

Election results

  • 2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9B
  • 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9B
  • '''2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9B'''