Craig Staats

Craig Staats (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 145. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.

Staats (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 145. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.

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Staats' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]

Promoting Job Growth and a Stronger Economy

Excerpt: "Government needs to create the right regulatory and tax environment so businesses and the free enterprise system can flourish."

Reforming Property Tax

Excerpt: "First - Spending: If spending were not a problem, property taxes would not be the onerous burden they have become. Real Property Tax Reform will include spending reforms for assessors of Property Taxes: School Districts & Municipalities. Examples: Reforming rules that REQUIRE paying higher wages on government contracts than what the market will bear and rules that create exorbitant Pension Costs."

Excerpt: "Second - Fairness: Reform cannot just relieve one group at the expense of another. It must benefit ALL Pennsylvanians."

Excerpt: "Third - Expanding our Economy: Tax policy can serve to expand the tax base aiding tax revenue growth and in turn supporting whatever spending rules are in place. We need to do no harm."

Improving Education

Excerpt: "Craig will advocate and vote for increased local control of our schools and increasing “student & parent choices in education” including Charters."

Preserving Open Space

Excerpt: "I will work with local municipal, county, and state officials to continue preserving the unique landscape of Bucks County and Pennsylvania."

Second Amendment

Excerpt: "As a member of the North Penn Gun Club for 20 years, Craig Staats is a firm supporter of the Second Amendment and applies to individual and not just Government organized militias."