Mario Michael Scavello (born May 9, 1952) is an American retired politician who served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 2015 to 2022, representing the 40th district.

Prior to his election to the State House, Scavello was the mayor of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania and former chairman of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.

[1] Scavello defeated a former representative, Democrat Joseph Battisto with over 60% of the vote to take the seat.

[2] He was elected to a full term in November, 2002, and served six full terms in the House until he decided to run for the newly created 40th Senate District, which was moved from Allegheny County to Monroe and Northampton counties.

[4] On March 16, 2022 Scavello announced he would not seek re-election due to unknown health reasons.