Steve Malagari
Steven "Steve" Malagari (born October 17, 1983, Lansdale, Pennsylvania) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 53rd District. He has held the position since January 1, 2019.[1]
Steven Malagari | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Godshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1983 Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Malagari |
| Residence | Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Ursinus College (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Sales Representative |
| Website | |
Career
In 2012, Malagari was elected to the Lansdale Borough Council and served in the position until he was elected to the House in 2018. Malagari also served on the Montgomery County Transportation Authority starting in 2013.[2]
In 2018 Malagari beat fellow Lansdale Borough Councilman Leon Angelichio for the Democratic nomination.[3] Malagari challenged Republican Andy Szekely and Libertarian John Waldenberger for the seat left vacant by Representative Bob Godshall and ultimately won the election on November 6, 2018, becoming the first Democrat to hold the seat since 1972.[4]
Personal
Malagari is a graduate of North Penn High School. He graduated from Ursinus College where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology and German. He lives in Lansdale with his wife Rachel.
References
- Lawrynkiewicz, Angel (8 January 2019). "Malagari Sworn in as State Representative for First Term". TapINTO. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- "Agenda Center". Montgomery County Transportation Authority.
- "Fiedler, Kenyatta, Hohenstein win Democratic primaries for state House". Philly Voice. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- Heinze, Justin (6 November 2018). "Democrat Malagari Wins PA House 53, Under GOP Control Since 1972". Patch. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
