Melissa Cerrato | |
|---|---|
| Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 151st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | Official website |
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]
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% | ||