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State Representative, 155th District
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Danielle Friel OttenOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Danielle Friel Otten

Candidate for State Representative, 155th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Exton (Uwchlan Township)

State representative for the 155th District, first elected in 2018. Before taking office she worked in marketing and hospitality, and she helped found Del-Chesco United for Pipeline Safety.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Education

Roads & infrastructure

  • Sponsors HB 501, a new energy standard adding reliable and clean power sources to the grid.In office

    House Environmental Committee hears need for developing updated renewable energy standards

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · May 19, 2025 · Friel Otten testimony on H.B. 501 (PRESS) · pahouse.com

    “a portion of the new resources coming onto the grid … clean sources that will help to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change impacts”
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  • Called on the state Senate to fund SEPTA and other mass transit in 2025.In office

    Chester County House Democrats call on Senate to fund mass transit

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Aug 7, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “If we fail to reach a funding agreement and provide critical support for transit, it would mean more traffic on our roads”
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Environment & parks

  • Proposes a fee on large water users, including data centers, to fund watershed protection.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: The Pennsylvania Water Resource Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 12, 2026 · Memo (introduced as HB 2682) · palegis.us

    “assess a fee on extraordinary water users (those who withdraw more than 10,000 gallons per day) for removing water from Pennsylvania waterways”
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  • Proposes rules requiring data centers to recycle retired servers and report e-waste disposal to DEP.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pennsylvania Data Center Electronic Waste Management Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 23, 2026 · Memo · palegis.us

    “requires larger operators to submit electronic waste management plans and file regular disposal reports, with penalties for noncompliance”
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Health & human services

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