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Summary

Representative Chris Sainato

Full Name: Chris Sainato
Office: State House (PA) - District 9, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 05/08/1959
Birth Place: New Castle, PA
Home City: New Castle, PA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 1926 - Amending Self-Protection Laws
Legislation (Yea)

Nov. 15, 2010 - -Defines a "residence" as "a dwelling in which a person resides, either temporarily or permanently, or visits as an invited guest" (Sec. 1). -Defines "perpetrator" ...

HB 40 - Self Defense Law Amendments
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 5, 2010 - -Allows a person who is not engaged in a criminal activity and who is attacked in an applicable place to stand his or her ground ...

A 6178 to HB 1845 - Reporting Missing Firearms
Legislation (Nay)

April 1, 2008 - - Establishes the following penalties for failing to report a lost or stolen firearm: (1) summary offense for a first violation; (2) first degree misdemeanor ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights A
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($20,510.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Chris Sainato refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Chris Sainato's Pennsylvania State Legislative Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
csainato@pahouse.net

Capitol Webmail
http://www.pahouse.com/contact/viaLDPC.asp?district=9

Capitol Website
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=90

District Website
http://www.pahouse.com/sainato

General Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL895AD22608004BF1

Capitol
30 East Wing
Post Office Box 202009
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2009
Phone: 717-772-2436
Fax: 717-783-8536

District
20 South Mercer Street
Z-Penn Building
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: 724-656-1112
Fax: 724-656-3352

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