Chad G. Reichard
Candidate for State Representative, 90th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Franklin County
- Campaign website
- chad4pa.com
State representative for the 90th District since December 2024 and a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He is a former Washington Township supervisor and board chairman, a former legislative director in the Pennsylvania Senate, and a former district legislative director in the U.S. House.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes state spending beyond revenue, saying the governor's plan spends too much.In office
ReportReichard Comments on BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Jul 12, 2026 · Statement on 2026-27 budget · repreichard.com
“pennsylvania cannot continue spending beyond its means without eventually asking taxpayers to make up the difference”
Reichard: Gov.'s Spending Plan Too High for Residents to AffordPublic statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Feb 3, 2026 · Statement on 2026 budget address · repreichard.com
“the long and short of the spending plan we heard today is that it simply spends too much”
Public safety
Supports gun owner rights; proposed a six-month sales tax holiday on firearms and ammunition (HB 2447).
ReportVote Chad Reichard | PA State Representative 90th DistrictCampaign website · Chad Reichard campaign · chad4pa.com
“advocates for defunding sanctuary cities, protecting firearm owner rights, reducing taxes, and opposing wasteful spending”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Firearm and Ammunition Sales Tax HolidayGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 2, 2026 · Memo body · palegis.us
“authorize a six-month sales tax holiday on firearms and ammunition beginning july 1, 2026 and ending december 31, 2026”
Proposes letting police make on-scene arrests for indecent exposure when they have probable cause.In office
ReportReichard Bill to Protect Children, Strengthen Police Response to Indecent ExposurePublic statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Sep 1, 2026 · Reichard quote · repreichard.com
“our police officers need the tools and authority to protect our communities”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Warrantless Arrests for Indecent ExposureGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 27, 2026 · Memo body · palegis.us
“allow law enforcement officers to make on-scene arrests when they have probable cause to believe an individual has violated our indecent exposure law”
Education
Opposed closing Penn State Mont Alto; supports parental rights in education.
ReportDecision to Close Mont Alto Rushed, Ill-Conceived, Reichard, Kauffman SayPublic statement · Offices of Reps. Chad Reichard and Rob Kauffman · May 14, 2025 · Joint statement with Rep. Kauffman · repkauffman.com
“mont alto has been and continues to be a beacon of learning in franklin county”
Vote Chad Reichard | PA State Representative 90th DistrictCampaign website · Chad Reichard campaign · chad4pa.com
“staunchly supports parental rights within the educational system”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes the governor's plan to shift $320 million a year in sales tax revenue to public transit.In office
ReportReichard: Gov.'s Spending Plan Too High for Residents to AffordPublic statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Feb 3, 2026 · Statement on 2026 budget address · repreichard.com
“a large chunk, if not all, would be sent yearly to philadelphia to bail out its public transit service”
Environment & parks
Supports expanding farmland preservation and Pennsylvania agriculture.
ReportVote Chad Reichard | PA State Representative 90th DistrictCampaign website · Chad Reichard campaign · chad4pa.com
“his support for pennsylvania agriculture is evident in his efforts to broaden farmland preservation”
Health & human services
Describes himself as holding pro-life values, including defending the rights of the unborn.
ReportVote Chad Reichard | PA State Representative 90th DistrictCampaign website · Chad Reichard campaign · chad4pa.com
“he holds firm pro-life values, dedicating himself to the defense of all citizens' rights, including those of the unborn”
Co-authored a bipartisan bill to have the state competitively buy generic naloxone to save money.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars with Generic NaloxoneGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 22, 2026 · Memo body (with Rep. Emily Kinkead) · palegis.us
“ensure that pennsylvania is able to save taxpayer dollars by pursuing the best price for naloxone”
All sources (11)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Franklin - 2026 General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Jul 27, 2026 · franklincountypa.gov
- Summary Results Report, General Primary Election, May 19, 2026 - Official Results, Franklin County
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Jun 3, 2026 · lfweb.franklincountypa.gov
- About Chad | PA State Rep. Chad Reichard
Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repreichard.com
- Vote Chad Reichard | PA State Representative 90th District
Campaign website · Chad Reichard campaign · chad4pa.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Firearm and Ammunition Sales Tax Holiday
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 2, 2026 · palegis.us
- Decision to Close Mont Alto Rushed, Ill-Conceived, Reichard, Kauffman Say
Public statement · Offices of Reps. Chad Reichard and Rob Kauffman · May 14, 2025 · repkauffman.com
- Reichard Comments on Budget
Public statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Jul 12, 2026 · repreichard.com
- Reichard: Gov.'s Spending Plan Too High for Residents to Afford
Public statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Feb 3, 2026 · repreichard.com
- Reichard Bill to Protect Children, Strengthen Police Response to Indecent Exposure
Public statement · Office of Rep. Chad Reichard · Sep 1, 2026 · repreichard.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Warrantless Arrests for Indecent Exposure
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 27, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars with Generic Naloxone
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 22, 2026 · palegis.us
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