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In our continuing series, PoliticsPA takes a look at the Democratic contenders for the 14th Congressional District nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives.

FAYETTE, GREENE, INDIANA, SOMERSET, WASHINGTON and WESTMORELAND Counties

Ken Bach (D) vs. Chris Dziados (D)

A pair of Democrats square off for the right to take on Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, the House Majority Deputy Whip, in November. Both candidates are veterans, both support a woman’s right to choose, and both agree that aligning with former President Trump and his policies are dangerous for the country.

 

May be an image of 1 personKen Bach

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Huntingdon, Westmoreland County.
  • Experience. Navy Veteran. Yough School Board member. Small business owner.
  • Quotable. “Many believe a move towards ‘Trumpism’ is the answer, but I am running to show what we truly need. We need to work together and build our district for the future; not dream of going back to a non-existent past.”
  • Education. Attended California (Pa.) University
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide 
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2023 thru 12/31/2023)
    • Not available

 

May be an image of 1 person and textChris Dziados

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Strabane, Washington County.
  • Experience. Retired Military Officer. Pentagon Defense Policy Analyst
  • Quotable. “We are Americans, and even with our troubles, we are the envy of the free world. We are not dictators. Not even for a day. Character matters.”
  • Education. B.A., Indiana University of Pa.; M.S., Johns Hopkins University.
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2024 thru 3/31/2024)
    • Raised: $30,762.27 | Spent: $18,275.74 | Cash on Hand: $12,486.53 | Loan: $10,000

 

District Composition. All of FAYETTE County; All of GREENE County; Part of INDIANA County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Armstrong, Blacklick, Brush Valley, Buffington, Burrell, Center, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Wheatfield, Green, Pine, Rayne, South Mahoning (PART, District 01 (all blocks except 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2042, 2043, 2044, 3000 and 3001 of tract 960200)), Washington, West Wheatfield, White and Young and the BOROUGHS of Armagh, Blairsville, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Creekside, Ernest, Homer City, Indiana, Plumville, Saltsburg and Shelocta; Part of SOMERSET County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Addison, Allegheny, Black, Brothersvalley, Conemaugh (PART, Districts 01, 02 (only block 1026 of tract 020101), 03, 04 and 05), Elk Lick, Fairhope, Greenville, Jefferson, Jenner, Larimer, Lincoln, Lower Turkeyfoot, Middlecreek, Milford, Northampton, Ogle, Paint, Quemahoning, Shade, Somerset, Southampton, Stonycreek, Summit and Upper Turkeyfoot and the BOROUGHS of Addison, Benson, Berlin, Boswell, Callimont, Casselman, Central City, Confluence, Garrett, Hooversville, Indian Lake, Jennerstown, Meyersdale, New Baltimore, New Centerville, Paint, Rockwood, Salisbury, Seven Springs (Somerset County Portion), Shanksville, Somerset, Stoystown, Ursina, Wellersburg and Windber; All of WASHINGTON County and Part of WESTMORELAND County consisting of the CITIES of Arnold, Greensburg, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen and New Kensington and the TOWNSHIPS of Allegheny, Bell, Cook, Derry, Donegal, East Huntingdon, Fairfield, Hempfield (PART, Districts Alwine, Bovard, Carbon, Eastview, Fort Allen, Foxhill, Gayville, Grapeville, Hannastown, Haydenville, Lincoln Heights, Luxor, Maplewood, Middletown (only blocks 1000, 1001, 1004, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1026, 1027 and 1055 of tract 804701, blocks 1015, 2018 and 2019 of tract 804804 and blocks 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 of tract 804901), New Stanton, North Carbon, Sibel, Todd, University, Valley, Weavers Old Stand and West Point), Ligonier, Loyalhanna, Mount Pleasant, Rostraver, Salem, South Huntingdon (PART, Districts CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Hixon, Jacobs Creek, Mineral, Port Royal, South Huntingdon, Wayne and Wyano), St. Clair, Unity, Upper Burrell and Washington and the BOROUGHS of Avonmore, Bolivar, Delmont, Derry, Donegal, East Vandergrift, Hunker, Hyde Park, Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Mount Pleasant, New Alexandria, New Florence, New Stanton, North Belle Vernon, Oklahoma, Scottdale, Seward, Smithton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg, Vandergrift, West Leechburg, West Newton, Youngstown and Youngwood.

In our continuing series, PoliticsPA takes a look at the Democratic contenders for the 14th Congressional District nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives.

FAYETTE, GREENE, INDIANA, SOMERSET, WASHINGTON and WESTMORELAND Counties

Ken Bach (D) vs. Chris Dziados (D)

A pair of Democrats square off for the right to take on Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, the House Majority Deputy Whip, in November. Both candidates are veterans, both support a woman’s right to choose, and both agree that aligning with former President Trump and his policies are dangerous for the country.

 

May be an image of 1 personKen Bach

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Huntingdon, Westmoreland County.
  • Experience. Navy Veteran. Yough School Board member. Small business owner.
  • Quotable. “Many believe a move towards ‘Trumpism’ is the answer, but I am running to show what we truly need. We need to work together and build our district for the future; not dream of going back to a non-existent past.”
  • Education. Attended California (Pa.) University
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide 
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2023 thru 12/31/2023)
    • Not available

 

May be an image of 1 person and textChris Dziados

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Strabane, Washington County.
  • Experience. Retired Military Officer. Pentagon Defense Policy Analyst
  • Quotable. “We are Americans, and even with our troubles, we are the envy of the free world. We are not dictators. Not even for a day. Character matters.”
  • Education. B.A., Indiana University of Pa.; M.S., Johns Hopkins University.
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2024 thru 3/31/2024)
    • Raised: $30,762.27 | Spent: $18,275.74 | Cash on Hand: $12,486.53 | Loan: $10,000

 

District Composition. All of FAYETTE County; All of GREENE County; Part of INDIANA County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Armstrong, Blacklick, Brush Valley, Buffington, Burrell, Center, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Wheatfield, Green, Pine, Rayne, South Mahoning (PART, District 01 (all blocks except 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2042, 2043, 2044, 3000 and 3001 of tract 960200)), Washington, West Wheatfield, White and Young and the BOROUGHS of Armagh, Blairsville, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Creekside, Ernest, Homer City, Indiana, Plumville, Saltsburg and Shelocta; Part of SOMERSET County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Addison, Allegheny, Black, Brothersvalley, Conemaugh (PART, Districts 01, 02 (only block 1026 of tract 020101), 03, 04 and 05), Elk Lick, Fairhope, Greenville, Jefferson, Jenner, Larimer, Lincoln, Lower Turkeyfoot, Middlecreek, Milford, Northampton, Ogle, Paint, Quemahoning, Shade, Somerset, Southampton, Stonycreek, Summit and Upper Turkeyfoot and the BOROUGHS of Addison, Benson, Berlin, Boswell, Callimont, Casselman, Central City, Confluence, Garrett, Hooversville, Indian Lake, Jennerstown, Meyersdale, New Baltimore, New Centerville, Paint, Rockwood, Salisbury, Seven Springs (Somerset County Portion), Shanksville, Somerset, Stoystown, Ursina, Wellersburg and Windber; All of WASHINGTON County and Part of WESTMORELAND County consisting of the CITIES of Arnold, Greensburg, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen and New Kensington and the TOWNSHIPS of Allegheny, Bell, Cook, Derry, Donegal, East Huntingdon, Fairfield, Hempfield (PART, Districts Alwine, Bovard, Carbon, Eastview, Fort Allen, Foxhill, Gayville, Grapeville, Hannastown, Haydenville, Lincoln Heights, Luxor, Maplewood, Middletown (only blocks 1000, 1001, 1004, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1026, 1027 and 1055 of tract 804701, blocks 1015, 2018 and 2019 of tract 804804 and blocks 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 of tract 804901), New Stanton, North Carbon, Sibel, Todd, University, Valley, Weavers Old Stand and West Point), Ligonier, Loyalhanna, Mount Pleasant, Rostraver, Salem, South Huntingdon (PART, Districts CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Hixon, Jacobs Creek, Mineral, Port Royal, South Huntingdon, Wayne and Wyano), St. Clair, Unity, Upper Burrell and Washington and the BOROUGHS of Avonmore, Bolivar, Delmont, Derry, Donegal, East Vandergrift, Hunker, Hyde Park, Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Mount Pleasant, New Alexandria, New Florence, New Stanton, North Belle Vernon, Oklahoma, Scottdale, Seward, Smithton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg, Vandergrift, West Leechburg, West Newton, Youngstown and Youngwood.

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In our continuing series, PoliticsPA takes a look at the Democratic contenders for the 14th Congressional District nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives.

FAYETTE, GREENE, INDIANA, SOMERSET, WASHINGTON and WESTMORELAND Counties

Ken Bach (D) vs. Chris Dziados (D)

A pair of Democrats square off for the right to take on Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, the House Majority Deputy Whip, in November. Both candidates are veterans, both support a woman’s right to choose, and both agree that aligning with former President Trump and his policies are dangerous for the country.

 

May be an image of 1 personKen Bach

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Huntingdon, Westmoreland County.
  • Experience. Navy Veteran. Yough School Board member. Small business owner.
  • Quotable. “Many believe a move towards ‘Trumpism’ is the answer, but I am running to show what we truly need. We need to work together and build our district for the future; not dream of going back to a non-existent past.”
  • Education. Attended California (Pa.) University
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide 
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2023 thru 12/31/2023)
    • Not available

 

May be an image of 1 person and textChris Dziados

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Strabane, Washington County.
  • Experience. Retired Military Officer. Pentagon Defense Policy Analyst
  • Quotable. “We are Americans, and even with our troubles, we are the envy of the free world. We are not dictators. Not even for a day. Character matters.”
  • Education. B.A., Indiana University of Pa.; M.S., Johns Hopkins University.
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2024 thru 3/31/2024)
    • Raised: $30,762.27 | Spent: $18,275.74 | Cash on Hand: $12,486.53 | Loan: $10,000

 

District Composition. All of FAYETTE County; All of GREENE County; Part of INDIANA County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Armstrong, Blacklick, Brush Valley, Buffington, Burrell, Center, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Wheatfield, Green, Pine, Rayne, South Mahoning (PART, District 01 (all blocks except 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2042, 2043, 2044, 3000 and 3001 of tract 960200)), Washington, West Wheatfield, White and Young and the BOROUGHS of Armagh, Blairsville, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Creekside, Ernest, Homer City, Indiana, Plumville, Saltsburg and Shelocta; Part of SOMERSET County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Addison, Allegheny, Black, Brothersvalley, Conemaugh (PART, Districts 01, 02 (only block 1026 of tract 020101), 03, 04 and 05), Elk Lick, Fairhope, Greenville, Jefferson, Jenner, Larimer, Lincoln, Lower Turkeyfoot, Middlecreek, Milford, Northampton, Ogle, Paint, Quemahoning, Shade, Somerset, Southampton, Stonycreek, Summit and Upper Turkeyfoot and the BOROUGHS of Addison, Benson, Berlin, Boswell, Callimont, Casselman, Central City, Confluence, Garrett, Hooversville, Indian Lake, Jennerstown, Meyersdale, New Baltimore, New Centerville, Paint, Rockwood, Salisbury, Seven Springs (Somerset County Portion), Shanksville, Somerset, Stoystown, Ursina, Wellersburg and Windber; All of WASHINGTON County and Part of WESTMORELAND County consisting of the CITIES of Arnold, Greensburg, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen and New Kensington and the TOWNSHIPS of Allegheny, Bell, Cook, Derry, Donegal, East Huntingdon, Fairfield, Hempfield (PART, Districts Alwine, Bovard, Carbon, Eastview, Fort Allen, Foxhill, Gayville, Grapeville, Hannastown, Haydenville, Lincoln Heights, Luxor, Maplewood, Middletown (only blocks 1000, 1001, 1004, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1026, 1027 and 1055 of tract 804701, blocks 1015, 2018 and 2019 of tract 804804 and blocks 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 of tract 804901), New Stanton, North Carbon, Sibel, Todd, University, Valley, Weavers Old Stand and West Point), Ligonier, Loyalhanna, Mount Pleasant, Rostraver, Salem, South Huntingdon (PART, Districts CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Hixon, Jacobs Creek, Mineral, Port Royal, South Huntingdon, Wayne and Wyano), St. Clair, Unity, Upper Burrell and Washington and the BOROUGHS of Avonmore, Bolivar, Delmont, Derry, Donegal, East Vandergrift, Hunker, Hyde Park, Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Mount Pleasant, New Alexandria, New Florence, New Stanton, North Belle Vernon, Oklahoma, Scottdale, Seward, Smithton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg, Vandergrift, West Leechburg, West Newton, Youngstown and Youngwood.

In our continuing series, PoliticsPA takes a look at the Democratic contenders for the 14th Congressional District nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives.

FAYETTE, GREENE, INDIANA, SOMERSET, WASHINGTON and WESTMORELAND Counties

Ken Bach (D) vs. Chris Dziados (D)

A pair of Democrats square off for the right to take on Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, the House Majority Deputy Whip, in November. Both candidates are veterans, both support a woman’s right to choose, and both agree that aligning with former President Trump and his policies are dangerous for the country.

 

May be an image of 1 personKen Bach

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Huntingdon, Westmoreland County.
  • Experience. Navy Veteran. Yough School Board member. Small business owner.
  • Quotable. “Many believe a move towards ‘Trumpism’ is the answer, but I am running to show what we truly need. We need to work together and build our district for the future; not dream of going back to a non-existent past.”
  • Education. Attended California (Pa.) University
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide 
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2023 thru 12/31/2023)
    • Not available

 

May be an image of 1 person and textChris Dziados

  • Party. Democrat
  • Residence. South Strabane, Washington County.
  • Experience. Retired Military Officer. Pentagon Defense Policy Analyst
  • Quotable. “We are Americans, and even with our troubles, we are the envy of the free world. We are not dictators. Not even for a day. Character matters.”
  • Education. B.A., Indiana University of Pa.; M.S., Johns Hopkins University.
  • Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
  • FEC Report (from 1/1/2024 thru 3/31/2024)
    • Raised: $30,762.27 | Spent: $18,275.74 | Cash on Hand: $12,486.53 | Loan: $10,000

 

District Composition. All of FAYETTE County; All of GREENE County; Part of INDIANA County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Armstrong, Blacklick, Brush Valley, Buffington, Burrell, Center, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Wheatfield, Green, Pine, Rayne, South Mahoning (PART, District 01 (all blocks except 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2042, 2043, 2044, 3000 and 3001 of tract 960200)), Washington, West Wheatfield, White and Young and the BOROUGHS of Armagh, Blairsville, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Creekside, Ernest, Homer City, Indiana, Plumville, Saltsburg and Shelocta; Part of SOMERSET County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Addison, Allegheny, Black, Brothersvalley, Conemaugh (PART, Districts 01, 02 (only block 1026 of tract 020101), 03, 04 and 05), Elk Lick, Fairhope, Greenville, Jefferson, Jenner, Larimer, Lincoln, Lower Turkeyfoot, Middlecreek, Milford, Northampton, Ogle, Paint, Quemahoning, Shade, Somerset, Southampton, Stonycreek, Summit and Upper Turkeyfoot and the BOROUGHS of Addison, Benson, Berlin, Boswell, Callimont, Casselman, Central City, Confluence, Garrett, Hooversville, Indian Lake, Jennerstown, Meyersdale, New Baltimore, New Centerville, Paint, Rockwood, Salisbury, Seven Springs (Somerset County Portion), Shanksville, Somerset, Stoystown, Ursina, Wellersburg and Windber; All of WASHINGTON County and Part of WESTMORELAND County consisting of the CITIES of Arnold, Greensburg, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen and New Kensington and the TOWNSHIPS of Allegheny, Bell, Cook, Derry, Donegal, East Huntingdon, Fairfield, Hempfield (PART, Districts Alwine, Bovard, Carbon, Eastview, Fort Allen, Foxhill, Gayville, Grapeville, Hannastown, Haydenville, Lincoln Heights, Luxor, Maplewood, Middletown (only blocks 1000, 1001, 1004, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1026, 1027 and 1055 of tract 804701, blocks 1015, 2018 and 2019 of tract 804804 and blocks 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 of tract 804901), New Stanton, North Carbon, Sibel, Todd, University, Valley, Weavers Old Stand and West Point), Ligonier, Loyalhanna, Mount Pleasant, Rostraver, Salem, South Huntingdon (PART, Districts CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Hixon, Jacobs Creek, Mineral, Port Royal, South Huntingdon, Wayne and Wyano), St. Clair, Unity, Upper Burrell and Washington and the BOROUGHS of Avonmore, Bolivar, Delmont, Derry, Donegal, East Vandergrift, Hunker, Hyde Park, Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Mount Pleasant, New Alexandria, New Florence, New Stanton, North Belle Vernon, Oklahoma, Scottdale, Seward, Smithton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg, Vandergrift, West Leechburg, West Newton, Youngstown and Youngwood.

  • Will tonight's U.S. Senate debate affect your decision?


    • No. I've already decided on how to cast my vote. (81%)
    • Yes. Anxious to hear from both candidates (19%)

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