Nancy DeMarinis
Nancy DeMarinis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office 1993–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas G. Moukawsher |
| Succeeded by | Edward Moukawsher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1930 Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 2020 (aged 90) Groton, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frederick L. Allen |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Mohegan 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
- ^ a b "Nancy A. Demarinis Obituary". Hartford Courant. November 1, 2020. Archived from the original on May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ "District 40 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Yarrow, Andrew L. (July 27, 1992). "Third Party Celebrates Its Second Year". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2026.