Margitta Mazzocchi
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Margitta Mazzocchi
West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
2
Predecessor
Prior offices
West Virginia House of Delegates District 24
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Personal
Contact
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
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
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
Republican primary election
Endorsements
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2022
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2020
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eddie Lawson (D)
Republican primary election
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Margitta Mazzocchi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Margitta Mazzocchi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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Released May 25, 2020
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 a Christian, a wife and mother of two wonderful children and have a growing, reverential love for West Virginia and its citizens. My true conservative values and faith in our people - coupled with having a strong work ethic and willingness to make a difference - gives me the hope for a better future for the People of our State. I came to West Virginia from Germany in 1999 as a legal immigrant. My husband spent the last years of his military service in Germany and is a 20-year veteran who served proudly in Vietnam. Eugene and I raised our children, Marco and Mara, here in Logan County where they went to the same elementary school as did my husband, Eugene. They continued their education and graduated from West Virginia University. Since 1999, I've managed the operation of Studio 19 Photography and currently work as as the office manager of Life Solutions Counseling Services, and continue my work as a Mary Kay Consultant that I began in 2005. In addition to my work, I make time to be involved in my community - member of the Kiwanis Club and the Word of Life Church in Logan, where I volunteer in the Celebrate Recovery Program. One of the most important days in my life was Jan 9th of 2017-the day I became a citizen of the United States of America. In March of 2019, I made the decision to run for the West Virginia's House of Delegates. I plan to work hard to make a difference in the laws that will ensure that all West Virginians have a better life. ...
Second Amendment: I strongly believe that the Second Amendment is our most important and vital amendment for Freedom and Democracy today! Without our rights under the Second Amendment - all other amendments go along the wayside! I believe that without our ability to have guns, it would be just a matter of time that we would be enslaved by a runaway, socialist government. All we have to do is look at the citizens of countries who have had their guns and their right to defend themselves taken away. ... We must remember that during the American Revolution the citizens fought for their freedom; I don't want to see us come into the situation where we have to fight to keep our Freedoms. I wonder if this is where we're now headed? ... Aside from having the ability to protect and defend ourselves and our families, our guns allow for a wonderful recreation and hunting experience.
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.
Immigration: Immigration has to be done legally! We MUST pass laws that keep our West Virginian Citizens first in all matters.
Robert C. Byrd, who was a West Virginian in heart and soul. He always put West Virginia first. Senator Byrd gained his higher education in the United States Senate. Rising from an impoverished childhood in the coalfields of West Virginia, Byrd entered public office in 1947 without a college degree. As a senator he earned a law degree by attending classes in the evenings, and never stopped studying. Senator Byrd was the longest serving senator in history.
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.
Accountable
Responsible
Ability to be Straightforward and honest - Stand for what you believe it.
Compromise when the opportunity allows; yet, be able to challenge and disagree when necessary.
A strong Work Ethic
I am Accountable and Responsible
Being reasonable
I am eager to learn and grow
I strongly believe that as an officeholder we have to be responsible to our citizens. I have faith in our citizenry and I believe that as citizens we have to be actively involved in the decisions affecting us. Whether it be at the community level (town council meetings, school board meetings, etc.), or county-level meetings, I believe it is prudent and wise that our citizens keep informed and understand what those elected into public office choose to vote on how their voting will affect the lives of our fellow West Virginians.
I want West Virginians to see that I've left the following legacy:
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.
Last but now least, I want to leave a legacy that strong Constitutional Conservative Values remain in our State.
The "Holy Bible." My life has changed for the better by accepting Him as my Savior and from reading and understanding the scriptures. Salvation is readily accessible to all who believe and come to Him. Jesus is the answer to our life now and in the future. ...
"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.
There are many other important books that made an impact on me and my life. Reading is an education and we need to make the next generation fall in love with books again. ...
The West Virginia legislature has a two-house Congress made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Having a two-house Congress - a bicameral legislature - allows its members to bring forth the needs and desires of their more localized constituents to the voting legislature. This specificity of freedom of representation might not be as accessible in a unicameral state legislature like that in Nebraska.
I believe that having experience in politics can have both positive and negative benefits. This is not unlike it is with life experiences - as there are to be gains and losses in all decisions we make. While I have never ran for political office, I will bring with me a fresh and optimistic understanding of my role as a Delegate to the House of Representatives. I am a Christian, a conservative, and an individual with convictions of what is healthy and unhealthy for the present and future of West Virginia. I believe that as an elected representative for ALL West Virginians, we owe them the 'best' we can give in the decisions we will make.
Yes! I believe that we as legislators have to work together to determine what is best for our constituents and vote accordingly.
Education
Health and Human Resources
Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Senior, Children, and Family Issues
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse
Tom Bibby from the 62nd District. I have following his voting record and consider him to be a caring, honest and reasonable legislator and a professional in all aspects of his life ... and how he supports all West Virginians in his voting.
This is very possible. But first, as a legislator, I desire to give my all to the people of West Virginia and ensure that how I vote reflects what is best for the citizens - the matters that affect their lives both in the present and in the future.
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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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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 25, 2020
Leadership
Minority Leader:Sean Hornbuckle
Representatives
Republican Party (91)
Democratic Party (9)
