Didi Barrett
Didi Barrett is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 106, which includes parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties.
Didi Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 106th District | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Canestrari |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 103rd District | |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Marcus Molinaro |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Cahill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1950 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Hudson, New York, U.S. |
| Website | Official website |
Barrett was elected to the Assembly on March 20, 2012, after a special election to succeed Marcus Molinaro. She serves on the board of the North East Dutchess Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and is a trustee of the Anderson Foundation for Autism. She is also a founding chairwoman of Girls Incorporated of NYC, and a former board member of NARAL Pro-Choice New York. She is a trustee emeritus of the American Folk Art Museum.
In November 2012, Barrett won re-election in the newly created 106th district seat with 54.3% of the vote. She was re-elected with 50.8% of the vote in November 2014, 55.85% of the vote in November 2016, and 55.4% of the vote in November 2018, and she once again won reelection in 2020.