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Steven Malagari
Steven Malagari (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 53. He assumed office on December 1, 2018. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Malagari (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 53. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Steven Malagari attended Ursinus College for undergraduate study.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Malagari was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Technology
- Liquor Control Committee
- Professional Licensure Committee
2021-2022
Malagari was assigned to the following committees:
- Liquor Control Committee
- House Local Government Committee
- Tourism & Recreational Development Committee
- Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee
2019-2020
Malagari was assigned to the following committees:
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 53
Incumbent Steven Malagari defeated Cheryl Bonavita in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Malagari (D) | 60.1 | 21,057 |
| Cheryl Bonavita (R) | 39.7 | 13,912 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 75 | ||
| Total votes: 35,044 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Steven Malagari advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari | 99.2 | 5,223 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 5,265 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Cheryl Bonavita advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cheryl Bonavita | 99.1 | 4,330 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 4,368 | |||
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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 53
Incumbent Steven Malagari defeated Jennifer Neha Sodha in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari (D) | 61.1 | 16,578 |
| Jennifer Neha Sodha (R) | 38.9 | 10,560 | ||
| Total votes: 27,138 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Steven Malagari advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari | 100.0 | 5,447 |
| Total votes: 5,447 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Jennifer Neha Sodha advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jennifer Neha Sodha | 100.0 | 5,088 | |
| Total votes: 5,088 | |||
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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 53
Incumbent Steven Malagari defeated Miles Arnott in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari (D) | 54.7 | 19,974 |
| Miles Arnott (R) | 45.3 | 16,543 | ||
| Total votes: 36,517 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Steven Malagari advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari | 100.0 | 7,432 |
| Total votes: 7,432 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Miles Arnott advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Miles Arnott | 100.0 | 6,177 | |
| Total votes: 6,177 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Steven Malagari defeated George Szekely II and John Waldenberger in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari (D) | 51.1 | 13,632 |
| George Szekely II (R) | 47.9 | 12,775 | ||
| John Waldenberger (L) | 1.1 | 290 | ||
| Total votes: 26,697 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
Steven Malagari defeated Leon Angelichio in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Malagari | 61.5 | 2,100 |
 | Leon Angelichio | 38.5 | 1,314 | |
| Total votes: 3,414 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53
George Szekely II advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | George Szekely II | 100.0 | 3,285 | |
| Total votes: 3,285 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Steven Malagari did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Steven Malagari did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Steven Malagari completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Malagari's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Born and raised in Lansdale along with his two siblings, Steve graduated from North Penn High School and Ursinus College. Steve went on to become one of the youngest council members on Lansdale Borough Council. As a council member and member of the Montgomery County Transportation Authority, Steve was focused on improving the local roads and bridges that residents rely on in their daily lives, and in community development projects. As a Teamster and former local wholesale beverage seller, Steve is an impassioned advocate for working-class families. Malagari's priorities for improving lives within the 53rd Legislative District include fighting for quality education, expanding infrastructure projects to repair neglected roadways, and standing up for local agriculture and environmental protections. Steve has a proven track record of fighting for working Pennsylvanians in Harrisburg, including standing up for unions and workers' rights. He is committed to keep making bipartisan progress on health care, including increasing access to mental health care and women's health care, as well as committed to protecting and serving our seniors.
Steve lives with his wife, Rachel, blocks away from where he grew up in the district.- Raise the minimum wage
- Expanding access to affordable health care
- Increasing funding for public education
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 27, 2020
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| Preceded by Robert Godshall (R) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
