Marie Herbst
Marie Herbst | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1987–1993 | |
| Preceded by | James D. Giulietti |
| Succeeded by | Tony Guglielmo |
| Mayor of Vernon, Connecticut | |
| In office 1979–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Frank J. McCoy |
| Succeeded by | Stephen C. Marcham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marie Antoinette DeCarlo May 26, 1928 |
| Died | April 15, 2015 (aged 86) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Paul Edward Herbst |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Albany State Teachers College (B.A.) Columbia Teachers College (M.A.) University of Connecticut |
Marie Antoinette Herbst (May 26, 1928 – April 15, 2015) was an American politician from Connecticut. From 1979 to 1987, she served as mayor of Vernon, Connecticut, the first woman to hold the position. From 1987 to 1993, she served in the Connecticut State Senate, representing the 35th district as a Democrat.
Personal life and education
[edit]Herbst was born Marie Antoinette DeCarlo on May 26, 1928. She attended Albany State Teachers College, where she earned a bachelor's degree; Columbia Teachers College, where she earned a master's degree; and the University of Connecticut, where she earned a degree in education. She worked as a teacher in East Windsor, Connecticut's public school system. She married her husband, Paul Edward Herbst, on August 9, 1952. Together, they had five children.[1]
Herbst died on April 15, 2015. She was 86.[1]
Political career
[edit]Herbst was elected mayor of Vernon, Connecticut, in 1978. She was the first woman to hold the position, and she served until 1987, when she was elected to the Connecticut State Senate.[2]
Herbst served three terms in the Senate, representing the 35th district as a Democrat. She ran for reelection in 1992, but was defeated by Republican candidate Tony Guglielmo.[3][4][5]
Herbst remained active in local politics following her service in the Senate. She served nine terms on the Vernon Town Council before retiring in 2013.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Marie Herbst Obituary". Hartford Courant. April 28, 2015. Archived from the original on May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Smith, Steve (April 30, 2015). "Marie Herbst, former mayor, passes away at 86". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Marie A. Herbst". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Archived from the original on May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "District 35 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 Nov 3 General State Senator District 35". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
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