Editor’s note: Hours before officially declaring his intent to run for Governor on Thursday, Kris Hart asked the simple question: ‘Am I qualified?’, and found, according to Newswork.org, “he didn’t meet the state residency requirement to serve as governor.”

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Kris Hart of Hart Strategic Enterprises is joining the race to challenge Governor Tom Wolf in next year’s election, writes Paul Engelkemier for Philadelphia Business Journal.

The 34-year-old entrepreneur and budding politician grew up in Montgomery County. He attended George Washington University and is one of the younger candidates for governor at 34 years old.

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Hart’s company invests in inner city businesses such as convenience stores and salons. His experience in politics mostly comes from being the College Republican National Committee’s Second Vice-Chairman.

In the release announcing his bid, Hart said that he realizes the tough challenges that are facing Pennsylvania. However, he is ready to step forward and propose solutions that would provide a common sense approaches to business, government, and social issues.

“Joining the race for Governor of Pennsylvania isn’t about politics for me,” he said. “It’s as simple as listening to people and as important as doing everything I can to help all people.”

Hart will make the official announcement of his candidacy today in Blue Bell.

Read more about Hart’s announced run at Philadelphia Business Journal by clicking here or on the GW Hatchet here.

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