Gayle Marie Wright (born February 3, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 2nd district.
[5] 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.
[6] She won a controversial endorsement by the local Democratic Committee over Cappabianca's widow, Linda.
[7] Cappabianca decided against mounting a formal write-in campaign, citing time constraints, but encouraged voters to write her in as an independent candidate.
[8] Wright won the August 14 contest with 48.2% of the vote, with Cappabianca placing second with 39.1%.