Summer L. Lee (born November 26, 1987)[1] is a lawyer, a community organizer, and the Democratic representative for the 34th district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2] A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, she defeated incumbent Democratic representative Paul Costa in the 2018 Democratic primary election with over 67% of the vote.[3] On January 1, 2019, Lee became the first black woman to represent Southwestern Pennsylvania in the state legislature.[2]
Summer Lee | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representativesfrom the 34th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Paul Costa |
Personal details | |
Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 26, 1987
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Swissvale, Pennsylvania |
Education | Pennsylvania State University (BA) Howard University (JD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Lee was raised in North Braddock, Pennsylvania and attended Woodland Hills High School. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2009 and earned a Juris Doctor from the Howard University School of Law in 2015.[1][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Representative Summer Lee". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Deto, Ryan (May 23, 2018). "Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee say their victories can open doors for non-traditional and minority candidates in Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Primary Election Results: State Legislature". WTAE. May 16, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Taylor Jr., Rob. "Summer Lee strives to brighten her community, as she runs for state House seat". New Pittsburgh Courier. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ Griswold, Eliza (May 12, 2018). "The Hard-Left Candidate Taking On the Democratic Establishment in Southwestern Pennsylvania". The New Yorker. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
External links
- Summer Lee for PA campaign website