Gayle Wright

Gayle Marie Wright (born February 3, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 2nd district.

Biography Originally from Port Huron, Michigan, Wright attended Port Huron Northern High School, graduating in 1969.

Wright was subsequently elected to represent the 2nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a special election on August 14, 2001, following the May 2001 death of Italo Cappabianca. She won a controversial endorsement by the local Democratic Committee over Cappabianca's widow, Linda. Cappabianca decided against mounting a formal write-in campaign, citing time constraints, but encouraged voters to write her in as an independent candidate. Wright won the August 14 contest with 48.2% of the vote, with Cappabianca placing second with 39.1%.

She lost the 2002 Democratic primary election to Florindo Fabrizio.

Wright was elected as a delegate to the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National Convention.