Chris King (politician)

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Chris King is a American politician from Pennsylvania and a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Pennsylvania's 142nd Representative District, located in Bucks County.

King grew up in Middletown Township, Bucks County, and lives in Langhorne. King graduated from Neshaminy High School and Millersville University, where he earned a degree in political science and economics. He also earned Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification from Milersville.

In 2002, King ran for state representative only three months before the general election, having been nominated as a late replacement for the Democratic candidate who had withdrawn. He won nearly 42 percent of the vote.

After the 2002 election, King was appointed by Governor Edward G. Rendell to serve as a member of Rendell's Education Transition Team. He also worked as a budget and policy analyst for the Pennsylvania state government.

In 2006, he defeated incumbent Representative Matt Wright with 52% of the vote.