Susan Krebs was the delegate representing Maryland District 5, which comprises southeast Carroll County, including Eldersburg, Marriottsville, and parts of Sykesville.

[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] Krebs attended Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County.

She has been a member of the Freedom Area Citizens Council, various Parent Teacher's Associations (PTA'S).