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Margitta Mazzocchi
2022 - Present
2026
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Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 31. She assumed office on December 1, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Mazzocchi (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 31. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Margitta Mazzocchi was born in Stolberg, Germany. Mazzocchi earned an undergraduate degree from the Teachers College in Landau, Germany. Her career experience includes working as the office manager and billing officer for Life Solutions Counseling Services, the manager of Studio 19 Photography, and a teacher for the Recovery Group of Southern West Virginia. Mazzocchi is a member of the National Rifle Association, the West Virginia Citizen's Defense League, and Kiwanis Club of Logan, West Virginia.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Mazzocchi was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Jails and Prisons
- Political Subdivisions
- Senior, Children, and Family Issues Committee, Chair
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee
2021-2022
Mazzocchi was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- House Government Organization Committee
- Political Subdivisions Committee
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Incumbent Margitta Mazzocchi won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Margitta Mazzocchi (R) | 100.0 | 5,265 |
Total votes: 5,265 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Incumbent Margitta Mazzocchi advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Margitta Mazzocchi | 100.0 | 1,539 |
Total votes: 1,539 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Mazzocchi signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Incumbent Margitta Mazzocchi defeated Kenneth Wilson and Brannon Akers in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Margitta Mazzocchi (R) | 61.0 | 2,322 |
Kenneth Wilson (D) | 29.1 | 1,110 | ||
Brannon Akers (Independent) | 9.9 | 377 |
Total votes: 3,809 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Kenneth Wilson advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Kenneth Wilson | 100.0 | 662 |
Total votes: 662 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Incumbent Margitta Mazzocchi defeated Jill Barker and Haskel Boytek in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Margitta Mazzocchi | 48.5 | 481 |
Jill Barker | 39.1 | 387 | ||
Haskel Boytek | 12.4 | 123 |
Total votes: 991 | ||||
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2020
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 (2 seats)
Jordan Bridges and Margitta Mazzocchi defeated incumbent Tim Tomblin, Susan Shelton Perry, and Brannon Akers in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jordan Bridges (R) | 29.2 | 5,112 |
✔ | ![]() | Margitta Mazzocchi (R) ![]() | 28.5 | 4,986 |
Tim Tomblin (D) | 26.1 | 4,564 | ||
Susan Shelton Perry (D) | 16.1 | 2,820 | ||
Brannon Akers (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 |
Total votes: 17,483 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 (2 seats)
Incumbent Tim Tomblin and Susan Shelton Perry defeated George Howes in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tim Tomblin | 47.7 | 2,627 | |
✔ | Susan Shelton Perry | 31.4 | 1,730 | |
George Howes | 20.9 | 1,149 |
Total votes: 5,506 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eddie Lawson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 (2 seats)
Jordan Bridges and Margitta Mazzocchi advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jordan Bridges | 60.4 | 1,630 |
✔ | ![]() | Margitta Mazzocchi ![]() | 39.6 | 1,070 |
Total votes: 2,700 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Margitta Mazzocchi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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Margitta Mazzocchi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mazzocchi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- I am Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro-Coal and believe that the Citizens of West Virginian come first.
- Jobs and true opportunities for employment and prosperity for ALL West Virginians.
- Invest in understanding the need for Better Education, WV drug problems and illegal immigration!
Education: I want to look into the area of adult outcomes, based on post-secondary educational attainment and workforce indicators. West Virginia's K-12 Achievement Index shows that we finished 41st with a grade of D-plus, and we're falling behind in reading and math performance.
Employment Opportunities: I strongly believe that our Great State will flourish when we have job opportunities and good-paying jobs for ALL West Virginians.
While Senator Byrd and I might have differing political views on some matters, it is important for me to see him as an individual who always fought for what he believed to be right for the people. I, like Senator Byrd, believe that education is a lifelong experience.
Responsible
Ability to be Straightforward and honest - Stand for what you believe it.
I am Accountable and Responsible
Being reasonable
I am eager to learn and grow
An endearing desire to see that our children get the best from their education ... that the are taught the true joy and value of learning and that education is a continuing aspect in their lives.
Better education will lead to more job opportunities for West Virginians. It allows for the diversity of job opportunities and will open our state to sophisticated professions with higher pay and job satisfaction. We want our youth to grow up in our Great State and STAY! I want for higher-paying jobs for our citizens, that they raise their family here in the Mountain State and be productive members of their communities ... and be proud to live and flourish in our Great State.
Having a good-paying job is the answer to a lot of problems. Drug abuse, spouse/child abuse, depression, self-mutilation, suicide will be reduced after a good hard day at work.
Helping to set the stage for fathers and mothers to be the best role-models and contributing members of society in their communities. To have a strong work ethic, being responsible, being reasonable, and wanting to love to learn.
I want West Virginia to be a state where we as West Virginians no longer have to leave our state to find work ... that we are more than able to enjoy job opportunities at home - that we are proud of our accomplishments and have the opportunity to prosper, live and work ... and stay in our Beautiful Mountain State.
"Don't Tell'em You're Cold," a memoir of poverty and resilience from our local writer Katherine P. Manley is a must-read! It will bring tears to your eyes and open your heart to the poverty situation in our state - even today, and the positive elements of humankind - that one can overcome the hardships that life throws at us. The clear and underlying message is that "We don't want a handout; we want the opportunity to be able to work and provide for our family. It would be great to see this book turned into a movie! ...
"The Long Journey Home" from another local author, Tom Gilco. His book is a most enjoyable and fun read with a nice twist. I understand he has now authored a new book that has just come out.
"Hillbilly Elegy-A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" by J.D. Vance makes you fall in love with these mountains and its people all over again. Reading this book inspired me to run for office.
Health and Human Resources
Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Senior, Children, and Family Issues
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2024
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In 2024, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. A special session began on September 30 and adjourned on October 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 |
Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 25, 2020
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Preceded by Christopher Toney (R) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by - |