Melissa Cerrato
American politician
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Melissa Cerrato is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 151st district. She won her race in 2022 by 58 votes and was sworn in on January 3, 2023.[1]
Melissa Cerrato | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 151st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Website | Official website |
Biography
Cerrato's sister is Anne Caprara, the chief of staff to Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker.[2]
Cerrato focused her 2022 campaign on reproductive rights, funding public schools, sensible gun legislation, affordable living, and government accountability.[3] Her win was pivotal in flipping the Pennsylvania House to the Democrats for the first time in twelve years.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa Cerrato | 16,799 | 50.1% | ||
| Republican | Todd Stephens (incumbent) | 16,741 | 49.9% | ||
