Diana DiZoglio


Diana DiZoglio is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts Senate. She is a Methuen resident and a member of the Democratic Party. In 2018, DiZoglio won the 1st Essex District State Senate seat, which includes Newburyport, Methuen, Haverhill, Merrimac, Amesbury, Salisbury, and four of eight precincts in North Andover. DiZoglio previously represented the 14th Essex District, which includes portions of North Andover, Methuen, Lawrence and Haverhill. She previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2013 until her election to the Massachusetts Senate in 2018.

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. 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.

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. She has filed legislation aimed at curbing opioid prescriptions and attempted to establish a task force in Massachusetts on protecting elderly and elderly persons residing in public housing.
DiZoglio worked with the Lawrence legislative delegation to secure $145,000 for STEM learning at Greater Lawrence Technical School.
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.
On November 6, 2018 DiZoglio defeated Republican Alexandar Leighton Williams, with 66.3% of the vote