Английская Википедия:Amanda Cappelletti
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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
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- Temple University alumni
- Women state legislators in Pennsylvania
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