County
Montgomery
Occupation
Self Employed
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Akron; M.S. Environmental Policy, Drexel University
Qualifications
I was the ED for the Montgomery County Democratic Party for 3 years; I was a middle school math and science teacher, and am currently a Volunteer Fire Fighter. I understand the meaning of service and am ready to bring a new generation of leadership to Harrisburg.
Cost of living is the top issue voters raise. Utilities, healthcare, groceries, gas, and childcare are cited as the top costs that folks are struggling to keep up with. There are common sense solutions we can deliver on like Pre-K for PA, Paid Family & Medical leave, banning surveillance pricing, holding utility companies accountable, bringing more power generation projects online, childcare tax incentives, staffing ratio standards, quality of care management, and supporting our farmers. Legislation exists but languishes in the Republican-led Senate. Flipping the chamber is the only way to tackle these issues.
I am 100% against the attempts of the current administration in DC to federalize elections, make it harder to vote, and disfranchise entire groups of voters. States have a constitutional mandate to administer elections freely and fairly. I support Gov. Shapiro's attempts to protect voter's rights and privacy. I support our local Sheriff's commitment to protecting polling locations from outside interference. I support the need for every legally cast ballot to be counted and will work with election integrity partners to make sure that any citizen who wants to vote, can vote.
Simply put: Governor Shapiro and Democrats in the House pass responsible budgets in a timely manner and Senate Republicans play games with people's lives. It's time to flip the State Senate so legislators can focus on representing the needs of the people and not the needs of special interest groups.
My No Blank Check for Big Tech plan calls for strong protections from rising costs for ratepayers, making sure Tech companies invest in the communities they want to move into, protect natural resources, public land, and quality of life, demand accountability from utility companies, create good paying union jobs, and demand transparency and accountability from everyone involved (full plan can be found here: https://christhomas.vote/platform). The kind of legislation this plan would produce would not be intended to interfere with local municipalities but to back them up as they grapple with very complex considerations and have pressure applied by these very powerful corporations.
County
Montgomery
Occupation
State Senator
Education
University of Missouri, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Post University, Master of Public Administration; U.S. Army Command & General Staff College
Qualifications
Currently serving as State Senator, Tracy is a 26-year U.S. Army combat veteran who enlisted as a combat medic and went on to serve 3 combat tours as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She’s a small business owner, wife and mother who focuses on practical solutions and real results.
Families in Berks and Montgomery Counties are dealing with higher costs, public safety concerns, and real pressure on local infrastructure. My focus is on delivering bipartisan results: supporting tax relief for families and small businesses to lower costs, opposing reckless policies that drive up energy cost, backing our first responders, funding our schools and technical education, and delivering projects that strengthen roads, water systems, and community infrastructure, including over $75 million for public education, first responders, roads, economic development, open space preservation, and more. I will continue pushing for accountable government that protects taxpayers and delivers real results for you.
It must be easy for all eligible voters to vote and very hard for anyone to cheat. Pennsylvania is one of the few states that does not require an ID to vote, and I support common sense voter ID legislation to strengthen election integrity. I have led efforts to pass a constitutional amendment so voters, not politicians, can decide. Pennsylvania already has multiple approved ID options, and free IDs could be available, so no eligible voter is turned away. We also need consistent statewide rules to ensure accurate voter rolls, stronger cyber security, and additional support and training available for all 67 counties. We can all agree that fair elections require clear and consistent rules.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I believe the budget should be transparent, fiscally responsible, and passed on time. Pennsylvania is required to balance its budget, and taxpayers deserve an honest accounting of what spending plans mean for them. We should set firm milestones before June 30, so negotiations don’t rely on crisis mode. Options can include earlier public hearings, more detailed budget documents for legislators and the public, and stronger accountability that penalizes the politicians when a budget is not passed. We must avoid proposing budgets that depend on revenues that have not been passed into law and protect the state’s long-term financial stability.
Local communities must have the final say on data centers. When an infrastructure bill first came before my committee, it was presented as an economic development opportunity. But as Chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, I heard concerns from residents about electric bills, water use, and open space. I amended the bill to remove fast-track provisions and protect local decision-making – which passed unanimously – and will not advance from my committee.
I also introduced legislation to ban NDAs, address water and energy demands, including bring your own generation, and ensure communities have a voice before projects move forward. I will always put people over data centers, and fight to protect our quality of life.
County
Montgomery
Occupation
EVS Worker
Education
Associates Degree In Political Science
There is no real working class representation in this district Public transportation is scant, AI Data centers are being built and both candidates are funded by AI hyperscalers. I want to stop the construction of data centers, close current ones. I also want to raise the state minimum wage to at least $25 an hour. I also want to lower people's electric bills.
I would stop voter disenfranchisement by the Republicans.
I would get rid of tax cuts for the rich.
Absolutely and I would lead the charge!
