Deanna Demuzio

Deanna Demuzio (February 23, 1943 – October 20, 2020) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate. She represented the 49th District from 2004 through 2010. In May 2004, she was appointed to the Illinois State Senate following the death of her husband, former Senate Majority Leader Vince Demuzio.

Deanna Demuzio
Mayor of Carlinville
In office
May 2013 – October 20, 2020
Preceded byRobert Schwab
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 49th district
In office
May 11, 2004 – January 11, 2011
Preceded byVince Demuzio
Succeeded bySam McCann
Personal details
Born(1943-02-23)February 23, 1943
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 2020(2020-10-20) (aged 77)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Vince Demuzio

Career

Deanna Demuzio ran unopposed in November 2004 to keep the seat vacated by her husband for the rest of his term. In 2006 she was challenged by Republican candidate and Taylorville alderman Jeff Richey in the general election. On the Taylorville City Council, Richey was chairman of the Ordainance Committee, and served on the Finance, Street, Sewer, and Emergency Services committees. Demuzio defeated Richey in the 2006 general election, taking 59.75% of the vote to Richey's 40.28%.[1] In the 2010 election, Demuzio was defeated by Sam McCann.

Demuzio served as a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention.[2]

Death

She died on October 20, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 77.[3][4]

References
  1. "Illinois State Board of Elections". Elections.il.gov. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  2. Newman, Craig (2012-09-02). "Who are the Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention?". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  3. Bernard Schoenburg (2020-10-20). "Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio dies". Sj-r.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  4. Schoenburg, Bernard (21 October 2020). "Demuzio successor to be chosen Thursday". State Journal-Register. Retrieved 22 October 2020.


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