Lt. Governor of Massachusetts and HDCC’s 2024  Distinguished Democrat

The Breakfast Committee chose Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll as our 2024 “Distinguished Elected Democrat” for her tireless efforts on behalf of the Democratic Party and our City! Prior to becoming Massachusetts Lt. Governor, Ms. Driscoll served as the 50th mayor of Salem, MA from 2006 to 2023.

United States Senator

Although Senator Elizabeth Warren could not attend the Breakfast in person, she recorded a video message commending our organization and congratulating Lt. Governor Driscoll on her selection as our Distinguished Elected Democrat. The Senator is running for reelection this November for another six-year term.

Massachusetts State Auditor

Diana DiZoglio is a State official who attends as many local and state activities as possible. She represented the 14th Essex District of Massachusetts from 2013 to 2019 and the 1st Essex District as a state senator from 2019 to 2023. In 2023, she was elected as our state’s auditor.

Running for the Office of Register of Deeds

Governor’s Councilor Eileen Duff has worn many hats, including serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a member of the Governor’s Council since 2012, working in Washington D.C. for several years, and being the chaplain of the Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston. She is also a realtor. Eileen is now running for the office of the Register of Deeds of Southern Essex County.

Running for the Office of Register of Deeds

Joseph Michael Gentleman III is a Navy veteran who worked in various departments under Register John O’Brien at the Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds for twenty years. He is running for the office of the Register of Deeds of Southern Essex District.

Running for Governor’s Council

Eunice Zeigler is running for the Governor’s Councilor position vacated by Eileen Duff (see above). She has served the City of Methuen as a City Councilor, worked at Emmaus House of Haverhill, and works at the YWCA in Lawrence. 

State Senator 2nd Essex & Middlesex

Senator Barry Finegold currently represents the 2nd Essex & Middlesex District, a position he was elected to in 2010. He began his political career in 1995 as an Andover Board of Selectmen member when he was only 24. He is running for re-election to the Senate.

State Representative 3rd Essex

State Representative Andy Vargas has represented Haverhill in the Massachusetts Legislature since 2017. At age twenty-two, he was elected to the Haverhill City Council – the first Latino in the City’s history to serve on the Council. Andy is running for re-election.

State Representative 15th Essex

State Representative Ryan Hamilton represents Methuen and a sliver of Haverhill (15th Essex District) in the Massachusetts Legislature. Ryan elected for his first term in 2022 and is running for re-election.

Clerk of Courts for Essex County

Clerk of Courts Thomas H. Driscoll, Jr. has been in this position since January 2001. Mr. Driscoll is running for re-election. Attorney Driscoll has had a long and distinguished law career both privately and in government. At the urging of the late Essex County Clerk of Courts, James Dennis Leary, he decided to run for the Clerks office when Attorney Leary retired in 2000.

Assistant Clerk Magistrate in the Massachusetts Court system

Assistant Clerk Magistrate James FX Doherty has a distinguished law and political career. He was first elected to what is now known as the Beverly City Council at age 24 and served for eight years.