Eileen Duff

Eileen R. Duff
Member of the
Massachusetts Governor's Council
from the 5th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded byMary-Ellen Manning
Personal details
Born (1959-10-04) October 4, 1959 (age 64)
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionRealtor

Eileen R. Duff is an American realtor and politician, serving as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council. She is the only member of the LGBTQ+ community on the council.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Duff was born to Mary Galluzzi Duff and Paul Duff and grew up in Peabody, Massachusetts. She holds a master's degree in management and a Doctoral Degree in Ministry.

Career[edit]

Duff has been active in Massachusetts politics since a young age, interning twice at the Massachusetts State House and later in the United States Capitol with Nicholas Mavroules. She was later appointed by President Bill Clinton as a confidential assistant to Commissioner Rachelle B. Chong at the Federal Communications Commission.

Prior to running for public office, Duff worked as a chaplain for the Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston and as a realtor.[2][3]

Political career[edit]

In 2012, Duff won a seat on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[4]

In 2022, following the State Auditor Suzanne Bump's announcement that she would not seek another term, Eileen announced her candidacy for State Auditor.[5] Upon her declaration of candidacy, Duff received endorsements from Governor's Councilor Mary Hurley and State Representatives Tram Nguyen and Tom Walsh.[6] On June 11, 2021, Duff withdrew her candidacy for Auditor, due to a family health situation.[7] In May, 2022 Duff endorsed State Senator Diana DiZoglio's candidacy for Auditor.[8]

In August, 2023 Eileen Duff declared her candidacy for Register of Deeds of Southern Essex County.[9][10][11][12]

Electoral history[edit]

Results[edit]

In 2022, Duff faced no opposition in the Democratic Primary.

2022 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 175,894 59.6
Republican Michael C. Walsh 119,175 40.4
Write-in 207 0.1
Total votes 295,276 100.0

In the 2020 Democratic Primary and general election, Duff had no challengers.[14][15][16]

2018 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 200,627 60.1
Republican Richard A. Baker Jr. 121,144 36.3
Libertarian Marc C. Mercier 12,129 3.6
Write-in 161 0
Total votes 334,061 100.0
2018 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 48,428 69.6
Democratic Nicholas S. Torresi 20,810 29.9
Write-in 320 0.5
Total votes 69,558 100.0
2016 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 226,341 57.1
Republican Richard A. Baker Jr. 169,502 42.8
Write-in 576 0.1
Total votes 396,419 100.0

Duff had no opponents in the 2016 Democratic Primary.[20]

2014 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 141,584 55.0
Republican Maura L. Ryan-Ciardiello 115,690 44.9
Write-in 264 0.1
Total votes 257,538 100.0

Duff had no challengers in the 2014 Democratic Primary.[22]

2012 Governor's Council General Election 5th District[23]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 204,608 57.0
Republican Maura L. Ryan-Ciardiello 153,398 42.8
Write-in 750 0.2
Total votes 358,756 100.0
2012 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eileen R. Duff 13,573 43.3
Democratic Donald R. Bumiller 6,578 21.0
Democratic David W. Eppley 5,961 19.0
Democratic George T. O'Brine 4,949 15.8
Write-in 268 0.9
Total votes 31,329 100.0

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Eileen Duff". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. ^ "Eileen Duff | NSR". www.northshorerealtors.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. ^ "Eileen Duff". www.kw.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  4. ^ "PD43+ » 2012 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  5. ^ Young, Colin A. "Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff of Gloucester to run for state auditor". Wicked Local. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  6. ^ Kashinsky, Lisa (2021-05-26). "DRAFTING CHANG-DIAZ — AUDITOR'S RACE is ON — MARIANO'S GAFFE — Parents BLAST school MASK MANDATE". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  7. ^ COCO+CO (2021-06-11). "100% Locally Owned Radio Stations". WHAV - Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  8. ^ COCO+CO (2022-05-30). "100% Locally Owned Radio Stations". WHAV - Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  9. ^ Doran, Sam. "Councilor Duff Will Pursue County Post In 2024". StateHouseNews.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  10. ^ Service, Sam Doran | State House News (2023-08-03). "Duff to pursue register of deeds post in 2024". Gloucester Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  11. ^ COCO+CO (2023-08-03). "100% Locally Owned Radio Stations". WHAV - Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  12. ^ McKenna, Charlie (2023-08-03). "Duff in the race to replace O'Brien as register of deeds". Itemlive. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  13. ^ "2022 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  14. ^ Reporter, Christian M. Wade Statehouse (2020-10-31). "Governor's Council seats field no challengers". Gloucester Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  15. ^ "PD43+ » 2020 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  16. ^ "PD43+ » 2020 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  17. ^ "2018 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  18. ^ "2018 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  19. ^ "2016 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  20. ^ "PD43+ » 2016 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  21. ^ "2014 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  22. ^ "PD43+ » 2014 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  23. ^ "2012 Governor's Council General Election 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  24. ^ "2012 Governor's Council Democratic Primary 5th District". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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