Amanda Cappelletti

Amanda Cappelletti
Cappelletti in 2022
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)
Preceded byDaylin Leach
ConstituencyParts of Delaware and Montgomery Counties
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Personal details
Born (1986-12-09) December 9, 1986 (age 37)
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGregory McQuiston
Residence(s)East Norriton Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materChestnut Hill College (B.A.)
Temple University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

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.