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 ( B.A.) |
| Website | https://megkilcoyne.com/ |
Meghan 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 Houghton Elementary School and Chocksett Middle School. 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 and succeeding fellow Democrat Harold Naughton Jr., who she had worked for since 2012. [3] She is the first woman elected to the 12th Worcester district. [4] Kilcoyne won a three-way Democratic primary in 2020. [5]
In 2022, Kilcoyne won reelection over Republican Michael Vulcano, securing 60 percent of the general election vote. [6] She was unopposed in the primary election.
See also
References
- ^ Foskett, Steven H. Jr. "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".
- ^ Bombard, Noah (8 November 2022). "2022 Mass. election results: 12th Worcester District (Kilcoyne v. Vulcano)". MassLive. Retrieved 24 October 2023.