Chris Sainato | |
|---|---|
 Sainato in November 2022 | |
| 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 | May 8, 1959 New Castle, Pennsylvania |
| 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
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
From 1983 to 1993, Sainato served as a aide to Congressman Joe Kolter.[2]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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
- ^ "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
- 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
This page was last edited on 11 May 2023, at 03:55