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Melissa Shusterman
Melissa Shusterman (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 157. She assumed office on December 1, 2018. Her current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Shusterman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 157. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Shusterman was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Economic Development
- Health Committee
- House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Family Law
- Rules Committee
- House State Government Committee
2021-2022
Shusterman was assigned to the following committees:
- Rules Committee
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
- Children & Youth Committee
- Commerce Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
2019-2020
Shusterman was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
- House Judiciary Committee, Secretary
- Tourism & Recreational Development Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Arts and Entertainment
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Melissa Shusterman defeated Regina Mauro in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melissa Shusterman (D) | 60.4 | 25,141 |
 | Regina Mauro (R) | 39.4 | 16,408 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 61 | ||
| Total votes: 41,610 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Melissa Shusterman advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman | 99.5 | 6,892 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 6,924 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Regina Mauro advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Regina Mauro | 98.7 | 4,009 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 53 | ||
| Total votes: 4,062 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Melissa Shusterman defeated Sarah Marvin in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman (D) | 61.5 | 21,326 |
 | Sarah Marvin (R) | 38.5 | 13,363 | |
| Total votes: 34,689 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Melissa Shusterman advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman | 100.0 | 8,689 |
| Total votes: 8,689 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Sarah Marvin advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sarah Marvin | 100.0 | 6,455 |
| Total votes: 6,455 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Melissa Shusterman defeated Bryan Walters in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman (D) | 62.5 | 25,238 |
| Bryan Walters (R) | 37.5 | 15,161 | ||
| Total votes: 40,399 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Melissa Shusterman advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman | 100.0 | 10,356 |
| Total votes: 10,356 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Bryan Walters advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bryan Walters (Write-in) | 100.0 | 635 | |
| Total votes: 635 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Melissa Shusterman defeated incumbent Warren Kampf in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman (D) | 56.6 | 17,681 |
 | Warren Kampf (R) | 43.4 | 13,567 | |
| Total votes: 31,248 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Melissa Shusterman advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Shusterman | 100.0 | 4,614 |
| Total votes: 4,614 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157
Incumbent Warren Kampf advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Warren Kampf | 100.0 | 3,234 |
| Total votes: 3,234 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Melissa Shusterman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Melissa Shusterman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Melissa Shusterman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Melissa Shusterman participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on June 19, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Melissa Shusterman's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Ensuring the proper funding of our public schools, passing fiscally responsible legislation, and creating common sense gun control reform.[2][3] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am passionate about all policies that impact my district. More specifically I care about issues that involve a level playing field for all American citizens. I believe that everyone deserves a fair chance at a quality education, obtaining a job that can provide for their family and the right to a fair trail when needed.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Melissa Shusterman answered the following:
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
| “ | An elected official must be strong with their convictions, an effective leader and a leading thinker. A truly great elected official should be able to take their policy stance on an issue, create a bill addressing the problem and then convince their fellow lawmakers to pass the bill into law.[3] | ” |
| “ | I am a hard worker who has started my own business. Through my work experiences I have created strong relationships with various unions and businesses. I am a strong leader who does what needs to be done and I am not afraid to stick up for the disenfranchised.[3] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 2 to November 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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Noteworthy events
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On October 3, 2020, Shusterman announced that she would self-quarantine after state Rep. Paul Schemel tested positive for coronavirus.[4]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Melissa Shusterman's responses," June 19, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Daily Local News', "Rep. Shusterman in quarantine after House member tests positive," October 3, 2020
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| Preceded by Warren Kampf (R) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 157 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
