Nancy DeMarinis

Nancy DeMarinis
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 40th district
In office
1993–2003
Preceded byThomas G. Moukawsher
Succeeded byEdward Moukawsher
Personal details
Born(1930-09-11)September 11, 1930
DiedOctober 27, 2020(2020-10-27) (aged 90)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseFrederick L. Allen
Children5
EducationMohegan Community College
University of Connecticut (BS)
Southern Connecticut State University (MS)

Nancy A. DeMarinis (September 11, 1930 – October 27, 2020) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003, representing the 40th district as a Democrat.

Personal life and education

DeMarinis was born on September 11, 1930, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. She attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned a bachelor's degree, and Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned a master's degree in counseling. She worked as a teacher, a guidance counselor, and a private-practice psychotherapist. She was married to Frederick L. Allen and had five children.[1]

DeMarinis died on October 27, 2020, in Groton, Connecticut. She was 90.[1]

Political career

DeMarinis was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1992 and served for four terms representing the 40th district as a Democrat. She did not run for reelection in 2002 and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Edward Moukawsher.[2][3]

In a 1992 interview, while campaigning for the House of Representatives, DeMarinis expressed interest in receiving an endorsement from A Connecticut Party, commenting, "They asked me if I supported the income tax, am pro-choice and am for gay and lesbian rights, which I am".[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nancy A. Demarinis Obituary". Hartford Courant. November 1, 2020. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  2. ^ "District 40 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  3. ^ "Nancy DeMarinis". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  4. ^ Yarrow, Andrew L. (July 27, 1992). "Third Party Celebrates Its Second Year". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2026.