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Amanda Cappelletti (born December 9, 1986) is an American politician and lawyer. She is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 17th District since 2021.[1][2]

Background

Cappelletti received her undergraduate degree from Chestnut Hill College, and went on to earn a J.D. and M.P.H. from Temple University.[3] She worked as a legislative fellow at the Pennsylvania state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union before joining the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, where she worked as a children's advocate and policy specialist.[4] She later served as Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood's Pennsylvania affiliate.[4]

Political career

Cappelletti was elected to the East Norriton Board of Supervisors in 2017, becoming the board's vice-chair in 2019.[3][5]

In November 2019, Cappelletti announced she would challenge three-term incumbent Daylin Leach in the Democratic primary for the 17th District of the Pennsylvania State Senate.[6] Leach faced many calls to resign amid allegations of inappropriate behavior, and Cappelletti was endorsed by several officials including Governor Tom Wolf and U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.[7] Cappelletti defeated Leach in the June 2020 primary, receiving 65% of the vote.[7][8] She went on to defeat her Republican opponent in the general election.

Committee assignments

Cappelletti sits on the following committees in the Senate:[3]

  • Community, Economic & Recreational Development (Minority Chair)
  • Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
  • Banking & Insurance Committee
  • Health & Human Services Committee
  • Judiciary Committee

References

  1. ^ "UPDATE: Scanlon wins reelection in the 5th; Kan, Cappelletti win state senate races". Delaware County Daily Times. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Pa. women are coming for it all: The White House, the legislature, the agenda". Philadelphia Inquirer. October 15, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Amanda M. Cappelletti". Pennsylvania State Senate.
  4. ^ a b "About Amanda". Amanda for State Senate.
  5. ^ "East Norriton reorganizes board of supervisors". The Times Herald. January 10, 2019.
  6. ^ "Amanda Cappelletti Joins Primary Race Against Daylin Leach". PoliticsPA. November 14, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Amanda Cappelletti defeats Sen. Daylin Leach in Pa. Senate's 17th District primary". Philly Voice. June 7, 2020.
  8. ^ "Amanda Cappelletti Defeats State Sen. Daylin Leach in Primary". NBC10 News. June 6, 2020.
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