Chris Sainato
Chris Sainato | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1995[1] – November 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Fee |
Succeeded by | Marla Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | New Castle, Pennsylvania | May 8, 1959
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Youngstown State University |
Christopher Sainato (born May 8, 1959) is an American politician who represented the 9th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1995 to 2022. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education[edit]
Sainato was born on May 8, 1959, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Union Area High School in 1977, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Youngstown State University in 1982.[2]
Political career[edit]
From 1983 to 1993, Sainato served as a aide to Congressman Joe Kolter.[2]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives[edit]
In 1994, Sainato was elected to represent the 9th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Sainato was re-elected thirteen times;[2] facing a Republican challenger on only a few occasions.[3][4] In 2022, Sainato was defeated for re-election by Republican Marla Brown.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "SESSION OF 1995 - 179TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 3, 1995.
- ^ a b c "Christopher Sainato". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Previti, Emily (October 3, 2022). "Pennsylvania State House 9th District: A guide to the 2022 general election and candidates". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Poole, Eric (November 7, 2012). "Democratic duo triumphs in contested campaigns". Ellwood City Ledger. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Chris Sainato official PA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Chris Sainato (PA) profile
- Follow the Money - Chris Sainato
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Christopher Sainato official Party website