Biography
Christopher Ford is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 7, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Parke Wentling (R). He is a funeral director and a member of the Sharon City School District board.[1][2]
Christopher Ford said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is the oldest of six siblings and the father of a 17-year-old son.[3] He said he serves on the Sharon City School Board and as Second Vice President of the Mercer County NAACP, and that he is a former union leader and a member of the Prince Hall Affiliated Masons and the Twin City Elks.[3] Ford said his brother was killed by gun violence in 2013 and that the loss motivates his commitment to safer communities.[3] He listed good-paying jobs, quality education, affordable healthcare, safe neighborhoods and economic growth among his priorities.[3]
- 1.Christopher Ford - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Christopher Ford - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 7
Christopher Ford is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 7 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
