Meghan Kilcoyne
Meghan Kilcoyne | |
---|---|
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Worcester district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Harold Naughton Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Northborough, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Stonehill College |
Website | https://megkilcoyne.com/ |
Meg Kilcoyne is an American politician in Massachusetts representing 12th Worcester district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1][2]
Early life and education[]
Kilcoyne grew up in Sterling, Massachusetts and went to Chocksett and Houghton schools, she graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and Stonehill College with a B.A. in History.[3]
Political career[]
Kilcoyne first won election in 2020 defeating Republican Susan E. Smiley, succeeding fellow Democrat Harold Naughton Jr., who she worked for since 2012.[3] She is the first woman elected to the 12th Worcester district.[4] Kilcoyne won a 3 way democratic primary in 2020 [5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jr, Steven H. Foskett. "Democrat Meghan Kilcoyne of Northborough to succeed Naughton as 12th Worcester District representative". MetroWest Daily News.
- ^ "Representative Meghan Kilcoyne".
- ^ a b Representative, Meg Kilcoyne for State. "A NEW VOICE FOR THE 12TH WORCESTER DISTRICT". Meg Kilcoyne for State Representative.
- ^ "How Meghan Kilcoyne became the first woman elected to represent 12th Worcester District". 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Democrat Meghan Kilcoyne advances in bid to replace Naughton in 12th Worcester District".
Categories:
- Massachusetts Democrats
- Members of the Democratic Socialists of America
- Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- People from Northborough, Massachusetts
- Stonehill College alumni
- Living people
- Women state legislators in Massachusetts