History of Diana DiZoglio in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

Diana DiZoglio is a Democratic politician currently serving as the Massachusetts State Auditor. Before assuming this role, she represented the 1st Essex District in the Massachusetts Senate from 2019 to 2023. Her senatorial district encompassed several cities and towns in Massachusetts, including her hometown of Methuen, Newburyport, Haverhill, Merrimac, Amesbury, Salisbury, and portions of North Andover. DiZoglio's career reflects her involvement and commitment to public service in Massachusetts.

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June 5, 1983: Diana DiZoglio Born

On June 5, 1983, Diana DiZoglio was born. She is an American politician who is the current Massachusetts State Auditor.

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2002: Graduation from High School

In 2002, DiZoglio graduated from Methuen High School.

2012: Elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 2012, DiZoglio was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives after defeating incumbent State Representative David M. Torrisi in a primary challenge and winning the general election against Republican nominee Karin Rhoton.

2013: Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 2013, DiZoglio represented the 14th Essex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives until 2019.

2014: Secured Second Term

In 2014, DiZoglio secured a second term by defeating primary opponents Phil DeCologero and Oscar Camargo and winning the general election against Republican nominee Rosemary Smedile.

2016: Won Third Term

In 2016, DiZoglio won a third term in the general election unopposed after defeating Democratic primary opponent Phyllis Jones.

March 2018: Announced Candidacy for State Senate

In March 2018, DiZoglio announced her candidacy for the 1st Essex District State Senate after incumbent State Senator Kathleen O'Connor Ives decided not to seek reelection.

November 6, 2018: Elected to State Senate

On November 6, 2018, DiZoglio was elected to the State Senate, defeating Republican Alexandar Leighton Williams.

2018: Former Republican Nominee

In 2018, Anthony Amore was the Republican nominee for Secretary of the Commonwealth, whom DiZoglio later defeated in the 2022 general election for State Auditor.

2019: Massachusetts State Senator

In 2019, DiZoglio began representing the 1st Essex District in the Massachusetts Senate, a position she held until 2023.

June 2021: Announced Run for State Auditor

In June 2021, DiZoglio announced her candidacy for Massachusetts State Auditor.

2022: Candidacy for Massachusetts State Auditor

In 2022, DiZoglio announced her candidacy for Massachusetts State Auditor, defeating Chris Dempsey in the Democratic primary and Anthony Amore in the general election.

2022: Election as State Auditor

In November 2022, DiZoglio won the election and became the Massachusetts State Auditor.

March 2023: Started Probe into State Legislature

In March 2023, DiZoglio started a probe into the state legislature after campaigning for Auditor with a promise to investigate it. However, the leaders of the state House and Senate refused to cooperate, citing the state constitution's Article XXX on the separation of powers.

November 2023: AG Declined to Represent

In November 2023, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell declined to represent DiZoglio's office in suing the Massachusetts General Court over its non-compliance with the audit. Campbell argued that DiZoglio's proposed ballot measure authorizing the audit would be similarly unconstitutional.

2023: End of Senate Term

In 2023, DiZoglio's term as the Massachusetts State Senator for the 1st Essex District came to an end.

August 2024: Served as Acting Governor

In August 2024, DiZoglio served as Acting Governor of Massachusetts while Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Secretary of State William F. Galvin, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and State Treasurer Deb Goldberg were out of state.