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Meghan Kilcoyne | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Worcester district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Naughton Jr. |
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| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.