“I’m running for State Representative because the people of Pennsylvania’s 7th District deserve a voice that understands them — a voice that knows what it means to work hard, to struggle, and to still believe in the promise of a better tomorrow.
I was born and raised here in Mercer County. This is home — where I learned the value of faith, family, and fairness.

Candidates – Mercer County, PA Democrats

He said he plans to support small businesses, look at improving the public school system, criminal reform, strengthening senior services and community safety.

Crumby-Ford has served three years on the Sharon City School Board, volunteers with his church, is a member of Twin City Elk Lodge, Farrell, the Sharon Beautification Commission, the Sharon Recreation Commission, is a Prince Hall Mason with Calumet Lodge 25 and previously volunteered for shop with a cop in Farrell.

Mercer County Democrats gather nominating signatures at event

Christopher A Crumby-Ford was born and raised in Mercer County. He volunteers with his church.

Candidates - Mercer County, PA Democrats

County Mercer

Occupation Mortuary transport
Education Sharon high school

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Qualifications Sharon School Board Member; former Union President; community advocate; Mercer County NAACP 2nd Vice President and PAC Chair; Mercer County Democratic Party Area Leader; Operations Director for a local family-owned business; member of several community organizations and commissions.

Christopher works in mortuary transport and serves as an operations director for a local family-owned business. He previously served as a union president.

Christopher has served three years on the Sharon City School Board.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

### What do you see as the most pressing issues facing residents of your district, and how would you address them?

The most pressing issues I hear about are the rising cost of living, access to good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare and childcare, transportation, housing, and opportunities for young people. Many working families are doing everything right but still struggling to get ahead. As State Representative, I would fight for policies that raise wages, protect workers, expand access to affordable healthcare and childcare, invest in infrastructure and public transportation, and support community development.

I also believe we must invest in youth programs and create pathways to careers so our young people can build successful futures without feeling they have to leave our communities.

### What are your thoughts on the state budget process? What changes, if any, would you support so that the budget is enacted in a timely manner?

Pennsylvania families, schools, local governments, and service providers should not have to wait through unnecessary budget delays. I support a more transparent and accountable budget process with earlier negotiations, regular public updates, and stronger deadlines that encourage lawmakers to act before the fiscal year begins. The budget should be built around the needs of working people—not political gamesmanship.

I would support greater transparency in budget negotiations and consequences for prolonged inaction that disrupts schools, human services, and local communities. Compromise is necessary, but the people of Pennsylvania deserve a government that does its job on time.

Advocates for policies that raise wages and protect workers.

Supports earlier budget negotiations, public updates, and stronger deadlines to enact state budgets before the fiscal year begins.

- Advocates for policies that raise wages and protect workers.
- Supports earlier budget negotiations, public updates, and stronger deadlines to enact state budgets before the fiscal year begins.

Economy

Advocates for expanding access to affordable healthcare and childcare.

- Advocates for expanding access to affordable healthcare and childcare.

Healthcare

Supports investing in youth programs and career pathways for young people.

- Supports investing in youth programs and career pathways for young people.

Education

### Should the state legislature enact laws concerning the impacts on water, energy, or land use from the development and operation of data centers? Would state regulation of data center development and operation interfere with the authority of municipalities to establish ordinances under the MPC (Municipal Planning Code)?

I believe Pennsylvania should establish clear statewide standards for data center development that protect our water, energy supply, environment, and communities. However, I do not support unnecessarily stripping municipalities of their ability to make reasonable zoning and land-use decisions under the Municipal Planning Code.

Data centers can bring investment and jobs, but local residents deserve a voice when major developments affect their infrastructure and quality of life. I would support a balanced approach: strong statewide environmental and energy standards, transparency, and coordination with local governments—while preserving meaningful local authority to address community-specific impacts.

Supports statewide environmental and energy standards for data centers while preserving municipal zoning and land-use authority.

- Supports statewide environmental and energy standards for data centers while preserving municipal zoning and land-use authority.

Energy & the Environment

As of October 16, 2026, Christopher A Crumby-Ford did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

### What changes, if any, would you support to enable better access, ensure security, and support the processes of our elections?

I support making voting accessible, secure, and trustworthy. Every eligible voter should have a fair opportunity to participate, while strong safeguards protect the integrity of every ballot. I would support modernizing election systems, improving voter education, ensuring adequate staffing and resources for county election offices, and making voting accessible for seniors, people with disabilities, and working families.

I also support strong, transparent security measures, bipartisan oversight, and reliable audits that protect against fraud and build public confidence. Our democracy works best when elections are both accessible and secure.

Supports modernizing election systems and improving voting access alongside security measures, bipartisan oversight, and reliable audits.

- Supports modernizing election systems and improving voting access alongside security measures, bipartisan oversight, and reliable audits.

Voting & Elections

Christopher A Crumby-Ford

As of October 16, 2026, Christopher A Crumby-Ford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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