Dominic F. Pileggi

Dominic F. Pileggi is an American politician from Pennsylvania who represented Pennsylvania's 9th Senatorial district, including portions of Chester and Delaware Counties, from late 2002 until January 2016. He is now a judge in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.

Early life, education, and law career

Pileggi earned a B.A. in economics from Saint Joseph's University in 1979 and his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 1982.

Mayor of Chester

Prior to his election to the state Senate, Pileggi served as mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania from 1999 to 2002.

Pennsylvania Senate

Elections

Pileggi ran in a special election on October 1, 2002 to fill the seat of State Senator Clarence Bell, who died on July 26, 2002. He defeated State Representative Thaddeus Kirkland, 60%-21%. In 2004, Pileggi won a full term to his seat, defeating Thomas Bosak 60%-40%. In 2008, Pileggi won re-election to his second full term, defeating John Linder 58%-42%. In 2012, he won re-election to his third full term, defeating Patricia Worrell, 55%-45%.