Melissa Cerrato Explained

Melissa Cerrato
State House:Pennsylvania
District:151st
Term Start:January 3, 2023
Predecessor:Todd Stephens
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'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]

References

  1. Web site: Cerrato takes oath of office beginning service in state House. pahouse.com. January 3, 2023. January 4, 2023.
  2. News: Kurtz . Josh . Maryland leaders ready for their close-up at Democratic convention to anoint Harris . August 19, 2024 . Maryland Matters . August 19, 2024.
  3. Web site: Melissa Cerrato's website. January 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: Pa. House Democrats secure majority with Rep. Todd Stephens’ concession in close race. Pennsylvania Capital-Star. November 17, 2022. January 4, 2023.

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