Gayle Marie Wright (born February 3, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 2nd district.[3][4]
Gayle M. Wright | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office September 5, 2001[1] – November 30, 2002[2] | |
| Preceded by | Italo Cappabianca |
| Succeeded by | Florindo Fabrizio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1951 Port Huron, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Donald E. Wright, Jr. |
| Children | 2 children |
| Alma mater | University of Akron |
Biography edit
Originally from Port Huron, Michigan, Wright attended Port Huron Northern High School, graduating in 1969.[3] She earned a degree in education from the University of Akron and pursued graduate studies in correctional counseling at Gannon University.[5]
Prior to elective office, she taught high school and middle school in Erie, Pennsylvania.[5] She also served three terms on the Erie City Council, and was elected as city council president in 1997.[5]
Wright was subsequently elected to represent the 2nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a special election on August 14, 2001, following the May 2001 death of Italo Cappabianca.[6] She won a controversial endorsement by the local Democratic Committee over Cappabianca's widow, Linda.[7] Cappabianca decided against mounting a formal write-in campaign, citing time constraints, but encouraged voters to write her in as an independent candidate.[8] Wright won the August 14 contest with 48.2% of the vote, with Cappabianca placing second with 39.1%.[9]
In 2002, Wright was named to the PoliticsPA list of Best Dressed Legislators.[10]
She lost the 2002 Democratic primary election to Florindo Fabrizio.[11]
Wright was elected as a delegate to the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National Convention.[3]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gayle M. Wright | 3,081 | 48.16 | |
| Write-in | Linda Cappabianca | 2,499 | 39.06 | |
| Republican | David B. Mumau | 758 | 11.85 | |
| Write-in | Robert Morschhauser | 60 | 0.94 | |
| Total votes | 6,398 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Florindo J. Fabrizio | 4,132 | 51.94 | |
| Democratic | Gayle M. Wright (incumbent) | 3,823 | 48.06 | |
| Total votes | 7,955 | 100.0 | ||
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 2001 - 185TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 46" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2001-09-05.
- ^ Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2002
- ^ a b c "Gayle Wright". PA House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Gayle M. Wright (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2001-12-02.
- ^ a b c "Representative: Gayle Wright". Official Democratic Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2002-07-07.
- ^ "2001 Special Election for the 2nd Legislative District". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-28.
- ^ "North Briefs: 7/25/01". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. 2001-07-25.
- ^ "North Briefs: 8/5/01". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. 2001-08-05.
- ^ "2001 Special Election for the 2nd Legislative District". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-28.
- ^ "Sy Snyder's Best Dressed Legislators". PoliticsPA. The Publius Group. 2002. Archived from the original on 2002-08-03.
- ^ "2002 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-06-26.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". Retrieved April 28, 2024.
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Gayle M. Wright (Democrat) official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Gayle Wright official Party website (archived)