Christopher earned his law degree from Temple University. He lives in Chester County with his Christine, with whom he has 2 children. 

Christopher is an attorney. He previously worked as a teacher, a Correctional Counselor, and a Correctional Officer. He has also served in the US Army. 

Christopher Pielli is the State Representative for District 156. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his 1st term. He previously served as the Chester County Recorder of Deeds from 2019 to 2022 and as the West Goshen Township Supervisor. 

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Supports raising the minimum wage and providing cost-of-living increases for retirees.

- Supports raising the minimum wage and providing cost-of-living increases for retirees.

Economy

Promises to advocate for veterans to ensure they receive adequate care and support.

- Supports abortion access.
- Promises to advocate for veterans to ensure they receive adequate care and support.

Healthcare

Supports fairly funding public education and promoting public pre-school opportunities.

Supports fairly funding public education and promoting public preschool opportunities.

- Supports fairly funding public education and promoting public preschool opportunities.

Education

Said, "My pledge is to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the environment we all share."

Energy & the Environment

Supports "commonsense gun safety reforms" to address gun violence, saying "We can respect the second amendment and keep our children safe."

Supports gun control and said, "We can respect the Second Amendment and keep our children safe."

- Supports gun control and said, "We can respect the Second Amendment and keep our children safe."

Public Safety

Supports expanding voting access and protecting citizens' rights against "radical legislation and marginalization."

Voting & Elections

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Ballotpedia: Kris Vollrath

Kris earned his bachelor's degree in computer science and business from West Chester University. He lives in West Chester. 

Kris currently works at Vollrath Renovation, a design/build company that he founded. He previously worked in various IT positions, including executive roles in several companies.

Kris Vollrath's campaign for state representative in State Assembly District 156 is his first run for public office. 

Believes lowering the state business income tax and reducing state spending will drive business growth.

Supports lowering the state business income tax and reducing state spending.

- Supports lowering the state business income tax and reducing state spending.

As of September 30, 2024, Kris R Vollrath’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes natural gas is crucial for U.S. energy security and supports its continued production and export.

Believes in continued production and exports of natural gas.

Believes Pennsylvania has untapped potential for solar, wind, and geothermal energy, ranking 45th in the U.S. for renewable energy generation and 4th worst for solar power growth since 2012.

Supports tax incentives for solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

- Believes in continued production and exports of natural gas.
- Supports tax incentives for solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

Opposes "sanctuary cities" in Pennsylvania.

Supports legislation that will ban "sanctuary cities" in Pennsylvania.

- Supports legislation that will ban "sanctuary cities" in Pennsylvania.

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