Danielle Gregoire
Danielle Gregoire | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Middlesex district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Steven L. Levy |
| In office January 7, 2009 – January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen P. LeDuc |
| Succeeded by | Steven L. Levy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Danielle W. Gregoire April 17, 1979 Framingham, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Saint Anselm College (BA) Suffolk University Law School (JD) |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Website | www.votedaniellegregoire.com |
Danielle W. Gregoire is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She is a Marlborough resident and a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Gregoire attended Marlborough Public Schools. She received her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from St. Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire.[2] Upon graduating from St. Anselm, Gregoire served as a legislative aide to State Representative Stephen P. LeDuc.[3] While working for Representative LeDuc, Gregoire attended night classes at Suffolk University Law School where she graduated in 2006. Gregoire passed the Massachusetts bar exam.
Political career[edit]
In 2007, Gregoire was a candidate to represent Ward 2 on the Marlborough City Council.[4] She lost her challenge to incumbent City Councilor Paul Ferro by 74 votes.[5] In 2008, she ran to succeed her former boss in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Gregoire received 9,044 votes defeating Republican challenger Arthur G. Vigeant and Independent challenger Joseph Valianti.[6] In 2010, Gregoire narrowly lost her reelection bid to Republican challenger Steven L. Levy.[7][8] Gregoire and Levy faced off again in a rematch for the 4th Middlesex district seat in 2012, this time Gregoire edged out Levy by 214 votes. She has been reelected to the seat in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022.[7]
Electoral history[edit]
2022[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 10,157 | 98.7 | |
| Write-in | 133 | 1.3 | ||
| Total votes | 10,290 | 100.0 | ||
2020[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 13,989 | 70.9 | |
| Independent | Syed H. Hashmi | 5,691 | 28.8 | |
| Write-in | 64 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 19,744 | 100.0 | ||
2018[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 10,303 | 63.5 | |
| Republican | Paul R. Ferro | 5,907 | 36.4 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 16,231 | 100.0 | ||
2016[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 11,531 | 59.6 | |
| Republican | Paul R. Ferro | 7,801 | 40.3 | |
| Write-in | 27 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 19,359 | 100.0 | ||
2014[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 6,392 | 49.9 | |
| Republican | Matthew H. Elder | 5,462 | 42.6 | |
| Independent | Kristine E. Coffey-Donahue | 955 | 7.5 | |
| Write-in | 6 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 12,815 | 100.0 | ||
2012[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire | 9,135 | 50.5 | ||
| Republican | Steven L. Levy (Incumbent) | 8,921 | 49.3 | ||
| Write-in | 30 | 0.2 | |||
| Total votes | 18,086 | 100.0 | |||
2010[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven L. Levy | 7,443 | 50.3 | |
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 7,343 | 49.6 | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 14,800 | 100.0 | ||
2008[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire | 9,044 | 48.0 | |
| Republican | Arthur G. Vigeant | 8,296 | 42.6 | |
| Independent | Joseph L. Valianti | 1,484 | 7.9 | |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 20,092 | 100.0 | ||
See also[edit]
- Massachusetts House of Representatives' 4th Middlesex district
- 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
- 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature
References[edit]
- ^ Danielle W. Gregoire. Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ Staff Writer. "Danielle W. Gregoire". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ "Representative Danielle W. Gregoire Democrat - 4th Middlesex". Biography.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ "Biennial Municipal Election Results [November 6, 2007]" (PDF).
- ^ "PD43+ » Search Elections". PD43+. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ a b "PD43+ » Search Elections". PD43+. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ staff, Kendall Hatch/Daily News. "State says Gregoire failed to pay fines". MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2023-09-10.