Amanda Cappelletti (born December 9, 1986) is an American politician and lawyer.

[1][2] Cappelletti received her undergraduate degree from Chestnut Hill College, and went on to earn a J.D.

[3] She worked as a legislative fellow at the Pennsylvania state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union before joining the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, where she worked as a children's advocate and policy specialist.

[3][5] In November 2019, Cappelletti announced she would challenge three-term incumbent Daylin Leach in the Democratic primary for the 17th District of the Pennsylvania State Senate.

[6] Leach faced many calls to resign amid allegations of inappropriate behavior, and Cappelletti was endorsed by several officials including Governor Tom Wolf and U.S.