Didi Barrett is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 106, which includes parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties.[1]
Didi Barrett | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Molinaro |
| Constituency | 103rd district (2012-2013) 106th district (2013-) |
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| Born | September 17, 1950 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Hudson, New York, U.S. |
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| Website | Official website |
Barrett was elected to the Assembly on March 20, 2012, after a special election to succeed Marcus Molinaro. She serves on the board of the North East Dutchess Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and is a trustee of the Anderson Foundation for Autism. She is also a founding chairwoman of Girls Incorporated of NYC, and a former board member of NARAL Pro-Choice New York.[2] She is a trustee emeritus of the American Folk Art Museum.[2]
In November 2012, Barrett won re-election in the newly created 106th district seat with 54.3% of the vote.[3][4] She was re-elected with 50.8% of the vote in November 2014,[5] 55.85% of the vote in November 2016,[6] and 55.4% of the vote in November 2018, and she once again won reelection in 2020.[7]
References
edit- ^ "District Map". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Biography". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ Wind, Kyle. "NY Assemblywoman DiDi Barrett challenged by Republican David Byrne in 106th District". dailyfreeman.com. Daily Freeman. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ Bradshaw, Sarah. "Barrett wins full term to 106th State Assembly". poughkeepsiejournal.com. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ "Didi Barrett - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- ^ "Didi Barrett - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- ^ "Didi Barrett - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2020-10-18.