Debra J. Mazzarelli
American politician
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Debra Jean Mazzarelli (born April 7, 1955) is an American politician from New York.
- Republican (until 1997)
- Democratic (1997-present)
Debra J. Mazzarelli | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1995 – December 31, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Icilio W. Bianchi, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Eddington |
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| Born | April 7, 1955 |
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Life
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.