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Eileen Duff

Eileen R. Duff is an American realtor and politician, serving as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council. She is the only member of the LGBTQ+ community on the council.[1]

Eileen R. Duff
Member of the
Massachusetts Governor's Council
from the 5th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded byMary-Ellen Manning
Personal details
Born (1959-10-04) October 4, 1959 (age 64)
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionRealtor

Early life and education edit

Duff was born to Mary Galluzzi Duff and Paul Duff and grew up in Peabody, Massachusetts. She holds a master's degree in management and a Doctoral Degree in Ministry.

Career edit

Duff has been active in Massachusetts politics since a young age, interning twice at the Massachusetts State House and later in the United States Capitol with Nicholas Mavroules. She was later appointed by President Bill Clinton as a confidential assistant to Commissioner Rachelle B. Chong at the Federal Communications Commission.

Prior to running for public office, Duff worked as a chaplain for the Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston and as a realtor.[2][3]

Political career edit

In 2012, Duff won a seat on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[4]

In 2022, following the State Auditor Suzanne Bump's announcement that she would not seek another term, Eileen announced her candidacy for State Auditor.[5] Upon her declaration of candidacy, Duff received endorsements from Governor's Councilor Mary Hurley and State Representatives Tram Nguyen and Tom Walsh.[6] On June 11, 2021, Duff withdrew her candidacy for Auditor, due to a family health situation.[7] In May, 2022 Duff endorsed State Senator Diana DiZoglio's candidacy for Auditor.[8]

In August, 2023 Eileen Duff declared her candidacy for Register of Deeds of Southern Essex County.[9][10][11][12]

Electoral history edit

Results edit

In 2022, Duff faced no opposition in the Democratic Primary.

2022 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 175,894 59.6
Republican Michael C. Walsh 119,175 40.4
Write-in 207 0.1
Total votes 295,276 100.0

In the 2020 Democratic Primary and general election, Duff had no challengers.[14][15][16]

2018 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 200,627 60.1
Republican Richard A. Baker Jr. 121,144 36.3
Libertarian Marc C. Mercier 12,129 3.6
Write-in 161 0
Total votes 334,061 100.0
2018 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 48,428 69.6
Democratic Nicholas S. Torresi 20,810 29.9
Write-in 320 0.5
Total votes 69,558 100.0
2016 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 226,341 57.1
Republican Richard A. Baker Jr. 169,502 42.8
Write-in 576 0.1
Total votes 396,419 100.0

Duff had no opponents in the 2016 Democratic Primary.[20]

2014 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 141,584 55.0
Republican Maura L. Ryan-Ciardiello 115,690 44.9
Write-in 264 0.1
Total votes 257,538 100.0

Duff had no challengers in the 2014 Democratic Primary.[22]

2012 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[23]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 204,608 57.0
Republican Maura L. Ryan-Ciardiello 153,398 42.8
Write-in 750 0.2
Total votes 358,756 100.0
2012 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 13,573 43.3
Democratic Donald R. Bumiller 6,578 21.0
Democratic David W. Eppley 5,961 19.0
Democratic George T. O'Brine 4,949 15.8
Write-in 268 0.9
Total votes 31,329 100.0

References edit

  1. ^ "Eileen Duff". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. ^ "Eileen Duff | NSR". www.northshorerealtors.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. ^ "Eileen Duff". www.kw.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  4. ^ "PD43+ » 2012 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  5. ^ Young, Colin A. "Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff of Gloucester to run for state auditor". Wicked Local. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  6. ^ Kashinsky, Lisa (2021-05-26). "DRAFTING CHANG-DIAZ — AUDITOR'S RACE is ON — MARIANO'S GAFFE — Parents BLAST school MASK MANDATE". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  7. ^ COCO+CO (2021-06-11). "100% Locally Owned Radio Stations". WHAV - Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  8. ^ COCO+CO (2022-05-30). "100% Locally Owned Radio Stations". WHAV - Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  9. ^ Doran, Sam. "Councilor Duff Will Pursue County Post In 2024". StateHouseNews.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  10. ^ Service, Sam Doran | State House News (2023-08-03). "Duff to pursue register of deeds post in 2024". Gloucester Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  11. ^ COCO+CO (2023-08-03). "100% Locally Owned Radio Stations". WHAV - Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  12. ^ McKenna, Charlie (2023-08-03). "Duff in the race to replace O'Brien as register of deeds". Itemlive. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  13. ^ "2022 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  14. ^ Reporter, Christian M. Wade Statehouse (2020-10-31). "Governor's Council seats field no challengers". Gloucester Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  15. ^ "PD43+ » 2020 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  16. ^ "PD43+ » 2020 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  17. ^ "2018 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  18. ^ "2018 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  19. ^ "2016 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  20. ^ "PD43+ » 2016 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  21. ^ "2014 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  22. ^ "PD43+ » 2014 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  23. ^ "2012 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  24. ^ "2012 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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