Chris Dziados
Chris Dziados (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on April 23, 2024.
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Biography
Chris Dziados was born in Akron, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2024. He graduated from United High School in Armagh, Pennsylvania. Dziados earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 2002 on an ROTC scholarship and a master’s in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. His career experience includes working as a policy analyst. Dziados was commissioned as an Officer in the Army. During his Army career, Chris Dziados worked in close cooperation with the U.S. Air Force to develop and enhance U.S. military space systems, which led to a Pentagon assignment in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy. In his final assignment, he worked with the U.S. Space Force.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2024
Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Republican primary)
Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14
Incumbent Guy Reschenthaler, Chris Dziados, and Adam Halfhill are running in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Chris Dziados (D)  | |
 | Adam Halfhill (Independence Party) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14
Chris Dziados defeated Ken Bach in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Dziados | 51.5 | 29,268 |
 | Ken Bach | 47.8 | 27,193 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 412 | ||
| Total votes: 56,873 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kimberly Felan (D)
- Phillip Vecchio (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14
Incumbent Guy Reschenthaler advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Guy Reschenthaler | 98.7 | 63,162 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 856 | ||
| Total votes: 64,018 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- George Karpacs (R)
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Dziados completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dziados' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Chris is a native of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from United High School in Armagh, Pennsylvania, followed by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on an ROTC scholarship, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2002. After graduation, Chris commissioned as an Officer in the Army. Immediately after his initial military training, Chris was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division and deployed to Balad, Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where his unit provided regional security for the main logistics base in Iraq. Chris deployed to Iraq a second time in November 2005, where he trained Iraqi Army forces for national defense.
During the latter half of his Army career, Chris worked in close cooperation with the U.S. Air Force to develop and enhance U.S. military space systems. His technical expertise led to a Pentagon assignment in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, where Chris supported the development of the U.S. Space Force and co-led the team responsible for establishing the United States Space Command, enabling the consolidation of all U.S. military space operations into one organization. In his final assignment, Chris worked with the U.S. Space Force to develop strategy and plans for the new military service.
He also holds a Master’s in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and will complete a Master’s in Finance from Georgetown this May.
- JOBS - It's time to start investing in the American worker, not Wall Street.
- VETERANS - Being a veteran myself, I am fully committed to assisting those who served our country.
- EDUCATION & TRAINING - We need to educate and train future generations for the jobs of tomorrow.
NATIONAL SECURITY - I've spent most of my professional career developing plans and strategies to address national security challenges.
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I was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at the age of 12 and experienced severe tics until I turned 17. Throughout that period, I faced frequent ridicule because of my condition. Although I still have a few minor tics, the challenges I encountered during combat at the age of 23 taught me that there are no obstacles I cannot overcome.
Like a significant majority of Americans, I believe that implementing term limits is essential for reinstating trust in our legislative systems. Term limits prevent the formation of enduring, often financially driven relationships between lawmakers and special interest groups, which frequently result in policymaking that contradicts the public interest. Furthermore, term limits facilitate legislator turnover, eliminating personal biases and opening avenues for fresh ideas and representation to enter the public sphere.
As a former Army officer and Pentagon policy analyst, I have a unique understanding of both the Armed Services and Intelligence committees.
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Campaign website
Dziados’s campaign website stated the following:
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WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE - Women should have control of their own bodies and reproductive rights. PERIOD. FULL STOP. NATIONAL SECURITY - Not since the end of the Cold War has the American security environment been this complex. With Russia and China seeking to upend decades-old international norms, America must be prepared to compete and, if necessary, defend the democratic institutions that have underpinned post-WWII global prosperity. As a defense policy professional, I will ensure America is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow for the safety and prosperity of future generations. JOBS - President Biden's 'Build Back Better' Framework positions America to generate millions of well-paying jobs in the next decade. This unprecedented investment aims to restore the American dream, which was eroded in recent decades to outsourcing and wage competition. Additionally, the 'Build Back Better' plan addresses supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during the global pandemic, propelling American workers toward a renewed pursuit of the American dream. I will fight to keep America on track and BUILD BACK BETTER! VETERANS - Veterans encounter distinct challenges stemming from their service. Drawing from my experience as a combat veteran and retired Army officer, I am committed to tirelessly advocating for my fellow veterans every day. If elected, I will ensure that Congress fulfills its solemn promise to all those who sacrificed to safeguard Americans and uphold our way of life. EDUCATION & TRAINING - Hand in hand with jobs and national security, we need to prepare future generations for the jobs of tomorrow. Long gone are the days where a high school education will secure you a prosperous future. Today’s globally competitive labor force requires highly skilled workers across a range of specialties, not just fantastical technologies like quantum computing and hypersonic missile defense, but also HVAC, Home Automation, Renewable Energy, and many other advanced systems entering our day-to-day lives. I will fight to ensure our students are ready to enter a constantly changing and highly technical labor force. SENIORS - Seniors deserve to enjoy their golden years without the constant concern of financial ruin due to changes in income and the high cost of healthcare. Having helped transition a parent forced to leave the workforce earlier than planned due to a healthcare-related issue, and navigated them through the daily web of senior services, I am all too familiar with these challenges, and I will fight to ensure seniors have access to programs to help them age gracefully. HEALTHCARE - Despite having world-class medical schools, many Americans can't afford quality healthcare due to intermediaries profiting from people's suffering. Additionally, Republicans are attempting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, jeopardizing protections like affordable prescriptions, pre-existing conditions, and coverage limits. I'm committed to safeguarding healthcare rights for all Americans, ensuring that age doesn't hinder productivity, and eliminating the constant fear of financial ruin for staying healthy. TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION - The world is moving faster than ever, and more countries than ever before are now competing with America to develop future technologies. Selfishly, I want America to remain at the forefront of the next great revolution in technology and science because our economic prosperity and national security depend on it. As a national defense space systems developer, I've witnessed the rapid advancement in space technology over the past decade, and it is truly exciting. I aspire to involve more Americans in the upcoming technological revolution, spanning quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Renewable Energy Generation and Storage, and many other advanced technologies that will usher in the next generation of humanity.[3] |
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Chris Dziados for Congress, "Bio," accessed March 7, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 13, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Chris Dziados for Congress, “Policy Priorities,” accessed March 7, 2024
