Candidate Kris Vollrath focuses on affordability and middle class support in 156th District race

Republican challenger Kris Vollrath is contesting the 156th District state house seat against incumbent Democrat Chris Pielli, with voters from West Chester, Westtown, East Goshen, and surrounding areas set to decide the outcome, according to dailylocal.com.

Kris Vollrath has emphasized affordability and strengthening the middle class as key themes in his campaign. He pointed to the difficulties working families face with rising costs for essentials such as food, medical care, housing, and education.

Vollrath supports raising the minimum wage, passing a Paid Family Leave bill, providing affordable health care, and expanding tax credits for working families and child care. He also advocates closing corporate tax loopholes and adopting a progressive income tax to address inequities in the current flat tax system.

He criticized Pennsylvania's flat fee on Shale gas production, noting that the state is unique in using this fee instead of a severance tax, and that the fee is set to expire. Vollrath argues this approach has negatively impacted state revenue and taxpayers.