Stephenie Scialabba
Stephenie G. Anderson Scialabba | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – March 31, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Daryl Metcalfe |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1991[1] Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | John C. Scialabba (div. 2025) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh (B.A.) University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D.) |
| Alma mater | Bishop McCort High School |
Stephenie G.A. Scialabba[2] (born c. 1991) is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, she represented the 12th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2023 to 2026.
Early life, education and career
Stephenie G. Anderson Scialabba was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania.[3] In 2009, she graduated from Bishop McCort High School. Scialabba earned a dual major Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University's School of Law in 2016. She served as the Senior Managing Editor of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review and graduated with high honors. She worked as an associate attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney and a judicial law clerk for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, before making [1] partner at the law firm of Eckert Seamans specializing in healthcare, data privacy and cybersecurity.[4]
Political career
In 2022, after the unexpected death of her mother on December 23, 2021, Toni-Renee Anderson, Esq., Scialabba ran to represent the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 12th District with the support of retiring incumbent Daryl Metcalfe, defeating two opponents in the Republican primary and Democrat Robert Vigue in the general election.[5]
She served as the Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Chair of the Subcommittee on Government Information & Technology for the House of Representatives' State Government Committee, an Executive Member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, Secretary of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee and as a voting member of the House Education, Housing and Community Development, and Judiciary committees.[6] A focus of her political career was HB78, which successfully passed the House of Representatives in consecutive sessions and would establish data privacy rights for Pennsylvanians. She also hosted an annual event each of her terms to assist Pennsylvania families through her "Family First Initiative," which connected constituents to key resources on addiction, recovery, health, mental health, senior care, child care and disability care.
In 2023, Scialabba led a successful effort to end Butler County's status as a "sanctuary county."[7] In 2024, through a combination of legal and legislative means, she effectively instituted a requirement that the Commonwealth require conspicuous identification and credentials of healthcare professionals who engage in school or app-based counseling for Pennsylvania students.
Scialabba announced her retirement from the state House in 2026 after rejoining the law firm of Eckert Seamans.[8] She later announced that she would resign from the chamber on March 31, 2026.[9]
Personal life
Scialabba was married to John C. Scialabba, before filing for divorce in August of 2025. [10] and has one child.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephenie Scialabba | 4,805 | 47.45 | |
| Republican | Gregg A. Semel | 3,445 | 34.02 | |
| Republican | Scott Timko | 1,856 | 18.33 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.21 | ||
| Total votes | 10,127 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephenie Scialabba | 20,996 | 62.17 | |
| Democratic | Robert Vigue | 12,734 | 37.70 | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.13 | ||
| Total votes | 33,774 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephenie Scialabba (incumbent) | 27,840 | 64.72 | |
| Democratic | Robert Vigue | 15,103 | 35.11 | |
| Write-in | 71 | 0.17 | ||
| Total votes | 43,014 | 100.00 | ||
References
- 1 2 "Stephenie Scialabba". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ↑ "2022 General Election Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Official Returns BUTLER". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- 1 2 "About | Stephenie Scialabba". Stephenie Scialabba for State Representative. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Law Firms - Stephenie Grace Anderson Scialabba". U.S. News & World Report.
- ↑ Dudkiewicz, Larissa (October 3, 2022). "Pennsylvania State House 12th District: A guide to the 2022 general election and candidates". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ↑ Bucur, Irina. "Scialabba announces reelection bid for primary". www.butlereagle.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ↑ Garris, Tom (February 21, 2023). "Butler County terminates 'sanctuary county' designation". WTAE-TV. Hearst Television Inc. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ↑ Friel, Tyler (February 19, 2026). "Rep. Scialabba Not Running For Re-election". ButlerRadio.com. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ↑ Ulrich, Steve (March 24, 2026). "Scialabba Announces Resignation From Butler County PA House Seat". Politics PA. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Representative Stephenie Scialabba". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Summary Results Report 2022 Primary Election May 17, 2022 Official Results County of Butler 12TH-LEGISLATIVE-DISTRICT" (PDF). Butler County, Pennsylvania. June 22, 2022. p. 2. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Summary Results Report Federal General Election November 8, 2022 OFFICIAL RESULTS County of Butler" (PDF). Butler County, Pennsylvania. November 22, 2022. p. 4. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Summary Results Report 2024 Presidential General November 5, 2024 STATISTICS UNOFFICIAL RESULTS All Precincts Reporting Butler County, PA". Butler County, Pennsylvania. November 14, 2024. p. 6. Retrieved November 26, 2024.