Upper Gwynedd's Public Schools Are on the 2026 Ballot: Who Will Fully Fund Them in the State Senate?

If you live in Upper Gwynedd Township in Montgomery County, you're in Pennsylvania State Senate District 24. Chris Thomas, the Democratic candidate, is running against first-term incumbent Sen. Tracy Pennycuick in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Chris Thomas' Plan to Fund Public Schools

Chris Thomas wants to fix the broken school funding system that drives property tax hikes and creates unequal opportunities, so every student has a high-quality education regardless of ZIP code. He wants to fully and fairly fund public schools, and he supports universal free school breakfast and lunch. Before running for the Senate, Thomas taught middle school math and science in a Philadelphia public school.

What Thomas' Classroom Experience Adds

Thomas spent years teaching in a public school classroom, and that experience informs his education platform.

Why Upper Gwynedd Voters Should Choose Chris Thomas

For Upper Gwynedd voters who care about public education, Chris Thomas is the right choice for State Senate District 24, because his plan replaces a funding system that drives property taxes up with one built for every student. Register to vote by October 19, 2026, and make a plan to vote on November 3.