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Melissa Shusterman (born September 8, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 157th District, which covers parts of Chester County and Montgomery County. She was elected in 2018.
Melissa Shusterman | |
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 Shusterman in 2022 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 157th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019[1] | |
| Preceded by | Warren Kampf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1967 Augusta, Georgia, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Schuylkill Township, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Conestoga High School Lafayette College American University |
| Website | Official Website Campaign Website |
Early life and education edit
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Shusterman was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Tredyffrin Township. She attended Conestoga High School.[2] In 1989, she graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's degree in Russian Studies and History. She later obtained a master's degree in Film and Television from American University in Washington, DC. Shusterman returned to the Chester County area and launched Fedora Media, a video production company, while raising her son as a single mother.[3]
Career edit
Shusterman was first elected in 2018, successfully unseating four-term incumbent Republican Representative Warren Kampf with 57 percent of the vote.[4] During her campaign, she was endorsed by organizations such as Planned Parenthood, the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police, and the Sierra Club,[5] as well as by former President Barack Obama.[6] Her committee assignments include the Aging and Older Adult Services, Children & Youth, Commerce, and Rules.[7] Shusterman also serves as Democratic secretary of the Judiciary committee.[8] Shusterman is the first freshman representative to serve as a deputy whip for her party.[9]
Personal life edit
Shusterman resides in Schuylkill Township, Pennsylvania with her husband Hans and son Paris.[2]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa Shusterman | 17,681 | 56.58% | ||
| Republican | Warren Kampf (incumbent) | 13,567 | 43.42% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa Shusterman (incumbent) | 24,854 | 62.53% | |
| Republican | Bryan Walters | 14,894 | 37.47% | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Shusterman sworn in for first term as state representative". Daily Local News. 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
- ^ a b "Rep. Melissa Shusterman Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
- ^ Media, Digital First. "Shusterman announces candidacy for state representative in 157th District". Daily Local News. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ Brennan, Chris (2018-11-07). "Pa. House and Senate remain in Republican control despite Democratic gains". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
- ^ "Endorsements Fall 2018". Sierra Club. 2018-06-27. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ "President Obama Issues Second Round of Midterm Endorsements". The Charleston Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Representative Melissa L. Shusterman". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ Group, MediaNews. "Rep. Shusterman appointed secretary of Pa. House Judiciary Committee". Daily Local News. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ Caucus, Pennsylvania House Democratic (2019-01-17). "Shusterman named Deputy Freshman Whip". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
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