David Torrisi Explained

David Torrisi
Birth Date:18 September 1968
Birth Place:Methuen, Massachusetts
Occupation:Attorney
Politician
Residence:North Andover, Massachusetts
Party:Democrat
Spouse:Sarah Torrisi
Alma Mater:University of Vermont
Suffolk University Law School
Office:Member of the

from the 14th Essex district
Term Start:1999
Term End:2013
Predecessor:Donna Cuomo
Successor:Diana DiZoglio

David M. Torrisi (born September 18, 1968, in Methuen, Massachusetts[1]) is an American attorney and politician who represented the 14th Essex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Torrisi graduated from the University of Vermont in 1990 and found work as a child care counselor. He later served as an aide to Congressman Marty Meehan.[2]

From 1996 to 1999, Torrisi served as a member of the North Andover Board of Selectmen. In 1998 he defeated incumbent Donna Cuomo in the general election.

On September 6, 2012, Torrisi was defeated in the Democratic primary by Diana DiZoglio. He lost every community in his district except North Andover.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .
  2. Web site: Representative David M. Torrisi. malegislature.gov. The Massachusetts General Court. 18 March 2011.
  3. News: Tennant. Paul. Upset: DiZoglio unseats Torrisi. September 8, 2012. Eagle-Tribune. September 7, 2012.