Maritza Davila

Maritza Davila (born November 16, 1963) is an American politician from the state of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 53rd district in the New York State Assembly.

Maritza Davilla
Member of the New York Assembly from the 53rd District
Assumed office
November 6, 2013
Preceded byVito Lopez
Personal details
Born (1963-11-16) November 16, 1963
Cataño, Puerto Rico
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materLong Island University

Davila worked for the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, founded by former Assemblyman Vito Lopez. She won a 2013 special election to succeed Lopez, who resigned the seat due to a sex scandal.[1][2] Ms. Davila graduated with her AA in Political Science from Long Island University.

References
  1. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/vito-hand-picked-successor-wins-article-1.1452889
  2. http://www.greenpointnews.com/news/5800/maritza-davila-celebrates-assembly-victory-with-promise-to-unite-community
Political offices
Preceded by
Vito Lopez		 New York Assembly, 53rd District
2013–present		 Incumbent


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