Politics & Government

North Andover's Rosemary Smedile Running for State Rep.

The seat is currently occupied by State Rep. Diana DiZoglio, D-Methuen.

Rosemary Smedile, North Andover's Selectboard chair, is running for state representative.

Smedile held a campaign kick-off event at Joe Fish Thursday, the Eagle-Tribune reported.

She's running for the 14th Essex District, which includes parts of North Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill.

Smedile is a Republican. She's currently the only GOP candidate who has announced plans to run, according to the Tribune. She's a licensed realtor.

The seat is currently occupied by State Rep. Diana DiZoglio, D-Methuen. DiZoglio is running for re-election. North Andover residents Phil DeCologero and Oscar Camargo will challenge her in the primary, which will be held Sept. 9.


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