Steve Malagari

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
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Robert Godshall
Personal details
Born	(1983-10-17) October 17, 1983 (age 41) Lansdale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rachel Malagari
Residence	Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Ursinus College (B.S.)
Occupation	Sales Representative
Website	Official site

Career

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

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

Personal

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.