Diana DiZoglio
Diana DiZoglio | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 1st Essex district | |
| Assumed office January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen O'Connor Ives |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 14th Essex district | |
| In office January 2013 – January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David Torrisi |
| Succeeded by | Christina Minicucci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1983 Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Mount Washington College Middlesex Community College (AA) Wellesley College (BA) |
Diana DiZoglio (born June 5, 1983) is an American politician who has represented the 1st Essex District in the Massachusetts Senate since January 2019. The district includes her home city of Methuen[1] as well as Newburyport, Haverhill, Merrimac, Amesbury, Salisbury, and four of eight precincts in North Andover.
A member of the Democratic Party, DiZoglio previously represented the 14th Essex district, which includes portions of North Andover, Methuen, Lawrence and Haverhill, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2013 until 2019.[2] In June 2021, DiZoglio announced that she is running for Massachusetts State Auditor in the 2022 election.[1]
Early life and career
DiZoglio was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, graduating from Methuen High School in 2002. She attended Wellesley College, graduating with a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology and Spanish. DiZoglio also attended Middlesex Community College, graduating with an associate degree in Psychology. Prior to being elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, DiZoglio worked as chief-of-staff to Edward A. Kelly, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM). She also served as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, worked for multiple non-profit organizations and was a small business owner.[3]
Political career
DiZoglio was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2012, running a successful primary challenge to incumbent State Representative David M. Torrisi. In the general election, DiZoglio defeated Republican nominee Karin Rhoton.
In 2014, DiZoglio sought a second term. She faced two Democratic primary opponents, Phil DeCologero and Oscar Camargo, who she defeated. She won the general election over Republican nominee Rosemary Smedile.
In 2016, DiZoglio defeated Democratic primary opponent Phyllis Jones by almost a nine to one margin. She won a third term in the general election unopposed.
She has filed legislation aimed at curbing opioid prescriptions[4] and attempted to establish a task force in Massachusetts on protecting elderly and elderly persons residing in public housing.[5]
DiZoglio worked with the Lawrence legislative delegation to secure $145,000 for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning at Greater Lawrence Technical School.[6]
In March 2018 DiZoglio announced her candidacy for the 1st Essex District State Senate after incumbent State Senator Kathleen O'Connor Ives announced her decision to not seek reelection.[7] She won the Democratic primary unopposed. On November 6, 2018, she defeated Republican Alexandar Leighton Williams with 66.3% of the vote.[8][9]
She is the chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b Kirk, Bill (June 7, 2021). "DiZoglio announces she's running for state auditor". The Daily News of Newburyport. Archived from the original on 2021-06-08. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ "About Diana | Vote Diana DiZoglio". votedizoglio.com. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
- ^ "DiZoglio Bill Would Prohibit OxyContin Prescriptions for Children". The Valley Patriot. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
- ^ lditullio@eagletribune.com, Lauren DiTullio. "With bill, DiZoglio hopes to make public housing safer". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
- ^ "GLTS receive subvenciones para Programa de nueva energía limpia" (PDF). Rumbonews.com. July 1, 2014.
- ^ Service, Matt Murphy State House News. "DiZoglio to run for State Senate seat". North Andover Citizen. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- ^ Tennant, Paul. "DiZoglio wins 1st Essex Senate seat in landslide". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Return of Votes" (PDF). sec.state.ma.us. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ^ "Senator Diana DiZoglio".
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