Morgan Cephas | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 192nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Lynwood Savage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Morgan Cephas is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 192nd House district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Career
Cephas previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. before running for the state legislature.[1]
Cephas was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016 after defeating incumbent Rep. Lynwood Savage in the Democratic primary.[2] Running unopposed, Cephas was re-elected to a second term in the House in the 2018 general election on November 6, 2018.[3]
Personal life
Cephas was born and raised in West Philadelphia and is a graduate of Central High School. She then graduated with a degree in political science from the University of Virginia.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Rep. Morgan B. Cephas' Biography". Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- ↑ West, Tony (December 29, 2016). "Cephas Takes Wynnefield Ways to Harrisburg". Philadelphia Record. www.PhillyRecord.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ↑ 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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