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.

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 40)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma materUniversity of Virginia

Early life and education

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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

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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

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  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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