Melissa Cerrato
American politician
Melissa Cerrato | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 151st district | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | https://www.pahouse.com/cerrato |
Melissa Cerrato is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 151st district. She won her race in 2022 by fifty-eight votes and was sworn in on January 3, 2023.[1]
Biography
Cerrato focused her 2022 campaign on reproductive rights, funding public schools, sensible gun legislation, affordable living, and government accountability.[2]
Cerrato's win was pivotal in flipping the Pennsylvania House to the Democrats for the first time in twelve years.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa Cerrato | 16,799 | 50.1% | ||
| Republican | Todd Stephens (incumbent) | 16,741 | 49.9% | ||
References
- ^ "Cerrato takes oath of office beginning service in state House". pahouse.com. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Melissa Cerrato's website". Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Pa. House Democrats secure majority with Rep. Todd Stephens' concession in close race". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. November 17, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 151". BallotPedia. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
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