Steven R. "Steve" Malagari (born October 17, 1983) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 53rd district. He has held the position since January 1, 2019.[1]

Steven R. Malagari
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 53rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byRobert Godshall
Personal details
Born (1983-10-17) October 17, 1983 (age 40)
Lansdale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRachel Malagari
ResidenceLansdale, Pennsylvania
Alma materUrsinus College (B.S.)
OccupationSales Representative
Website[1]

Career edit

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]

Committee assignments edit

  • Consumer Affairs[5]
  • Liquor Control[5]
  • Local Government[5]
  • Tourism & Recreational Development[5]

Personal edit

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.[5] He lives in Lansdale with his wife Rachel.

References edit

  1. ^ Lawrynkiewicz, Angel (January 8, 2019). "Malagari Sworn in as State Representative for First Term". TapINTO. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "Agenda Center". Montgomery County Transportation Authority.
  3. ^ "Fiedler, Kenyatta, Hohenstein win Democratic primaries for state House". Philly Voice. May 16, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  4. ^ Heinze, Justin (November 6, 2018). "Democrat Malagari Wins PA House 53, Under GOP Control Since 1972". Patch. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Representative Steven R. Malagari". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.