Debra Jean Mazzarelli (born April 7, 1955) is an American politician from New York.
Life[edit]
She was born April 7, 1955, in Bay Shore, Suffolk County, New York. She graduated B.A. in political science from St. Joseph's College.[1]
She entered politics as a Republican. In November 1994, she unseated the Democratic Assemblyman Icilio W. Bianchi, Jr. She was a member of the New York State Assembly (3rd D.) from 1995 to 2000, sitting in the 191st, 192nd and 193rd New York State Legislatures. On May 14, 1997, she became a Democrat.[2] In September 1998, Mazzarelli defeated Bianchi in the Democratic primary.[3] In November 1998, Mazzarelli won a third term, again defeating Bianchi who ran on the Republican ticket.[4]
She lives in Patchogue, New York, and engages in the real estate business.
References[edit]
- ^ Debra Jean Mazzarelli at Project Vote Smart
- ^ Assemblywoman Switches to Democratic Party by Richard Perez-Pena, in The New York Times on May 15, 1997
- ^ THE 1998 CAMPAIGN: SUFFOLK COUNTY; On L.I., Voters Play "Who Is A Democrat?" by Charlie LeDuff, in The New York Times on November 1, 1998
- ^ THE 1998 ELECTIONS; SUFFOLK COUNTY; Incumbent, a Republican-Turned-Democrat, Retains Assembly Seat by John T. McQuiston, in The New York Times on November 5, 1998