Christopher Sainato (born May 8, 1959) is an American politician who represented the 9th District in the

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from 1995 to 2022. He is a member of the

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Early life and education

Sainato was born on May 8, 1959 in

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. He graduated from Union Area High School in 1977, and earned a

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degree from

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in 1982.

Political career

From 1983 to 1993, Sainato served as a aide to Congressman

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Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 1994, Sainato was elected to represent the 9th District in the

. Sainato was re-elected thirteen times; facing a

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challenger on only a few occasions. In

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, Sainato was defeated for re-election by Republican

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References

External links

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Chris Sainato
official PA House website
Project Vote Smart - Representative Chris Sainato (PA)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Chris Sainato
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Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Christopher Sainato
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