Morgan Cephas

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Morgan Cephas
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 192nd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byLynwood Savage
Personal details
Born (1984-08-30) August 30, 1984 (age 39)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma materUniversity of Virginia

Morgan Beth Cephas (born August 30, 1984)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 192nd House district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Early life and education

Cephas was born and raised in West Philadelphia and is a graduate of Central High School from the class of 2002. She then graduated with a degree in political science from the University of Virginia in 2006.[2][1]

Career

Cephas previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. before running for the state legislature.[2]

Cephas was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016 after defeating incumbent Rep. Lynwood Savage in the Democratic primary.[3] Running unopposed, Cephas was re-elected to a second term in the House in the 2018 general election on November 6, 2018.[4]

Cephas was appointed as deputy whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2021–2022 session and to PennVEST in 2021. In 2024, she was elected as a delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Morgan B. Cephas". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  2. ^ a b "Rep. Morgan B. Cephas' Biography". Pennsylvania General Assembly.
  3. ^ West, Tony (December 29, 2016). "Cephas Takes Wynnefield Ways to Harrisburg". Philadelphia Record. www.PhillyRecord.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  4. ^ Kopp, John (November 7, 2018). "In Pa. legislature, at least 11 Philly-area incumbents lose". PhillyVoice.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.

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