Danielle Friel Otten is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 155th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Born on July 25, 1977, Danielle was raised in Philadelphia and has called Chester County home for two decades after falling in love with the area while attending West Chester University. She currently lives in Exton with her husband and two children.
Before her political career, Danielle spent the majority of her professional career in marketing and hospitality, having served on the executive teams of some of Philadelphia’s most notable hospitality brands.
She was elected in November 2018 to serve as state representative for the 155th District. Her political career began with her opposition to the Mariner East 2 Pipeline. She defeated East Pikeland Supervisor Ron Graham in the Democratic primary for the 155th district by garnering 82.1% of the vote. Otten then defeated incumbent representative Becky Corbin in the 2018 general election, garnering 55% of the vote.
In 2020, Otten won reelection. She defeated a primary challenger, Rose Danese, winning 74% of the vote in the Democratic primary. She went on to win the general election against challenger Michael Taylor, garnering 55% of the vote.
Otten currently sits on the Aging & Older Adult Services, Environmental Resources & Energy, and Human Services committees. She continues to serve her constituents with dedication and commitment.
