List of Italian American politicians by state

List of Italian American politicians by state

=Arizona=

*Joe Arpaio, Sheriff of Maricopa County [ [http://www.arpaio.com/joe_arpaio_news.htm] "After listing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio as one of the top Italian-American crime fighters in the last century, a Washington-based advocacy group has now disavowed him."]
*Janet Napolitano, Governor [ [http://www.chooseourpresident2008.com/napolitano.html] "She would be the first woman and first Italian American vice president. "]
*Rick Renzi [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] "The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.)"]

California

*Joseph Alioto [ [http://www.italic.org/cartoonp.htm] "One Italian American U.S. presidential contender (Mario Cuomo) and four vice presidential contenders (John Pastore, Peter Rodino, Joseph Alioto, Geraldine Ferraro) have been adversely affected by media images of our culture over the years. Hollywood 'artists' have used their stature to weave mobster and moron images into the very fabric of our heritage."]
*Sonny Bono [ [http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/chereulogytosonnybono.htm] "Some people thought that Son wasn't very bright, but he was smart enough to take an introverted 16-year-old girl and a scrappy little Italian guy with a bad voice and turn them into the most successful and beloved couple of this generation."]
*Vic Fazio [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*George Moscone
*George Miller [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Leon Panetta, (b.1938), former White House Chief of Staff to Bill Clinton
*Eric Garcetti
*Gil Garcetti [ [http://www.iala.lawzone.com/SALUTE.HTM] Salute to Italian American Public Officials...Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti"]
*Nancy Pelosi [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] "Among them are four women in the House of Representatives, including Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.), who was elected Minority Leader in 2002, elevating her to the highest post ever held by a woman, and by an Italian American, in the history of the U.S. Congress."]
*James Rogan [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Angelo Rossi [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "During the same period, the mayors of two of America's largest cities were Italian Americans: Angelo Rossi of San Francisco and Fiorello LaGuardia of New York. Both were sons of Italian immigrants."]
*Mike Thompson [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Ca.)”]

Colorado

*Diana DeGette [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congresswoman Diana L. DeGette (D-Colo.)”]
*Tom Tancredo [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Thomas G. Tancredo (R-Colo.)”]
*Angie Paccione
*Dana Perino, White House Press Secretary

Connecticut

*Rosa DeLauro [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)”]
*John DeStefano, Jr.
*Ella T. Grasso [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] "The first Italian American congresswoman was Ella Grasso (D-Conn.) who served from 1970 to 1975."]

Delaware

*Caesar Rodney [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "ITALIAN AMERICANS IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE...Two of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Italian origin: William Paca and Caesar Rodney. Paca was one of the first senators in the Maryland state legislature, governor of Maryland (1782 to 1785) and a major general during the Revolutionary War. Rodney of Delaware, descended from the Adelmare family in Treviso, is most remembered for his courageous ride to Philadelphia in July 1776. Though sick with cancer, he rode through thunder and rain to arrive just in time to vote for independence."]

Florida

*John Mica [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman John Mica (R-Fla.)”]
*Dave Weldon [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Dave Weldon (R-Fla.)”]
*John J. Considine

Illinois

*Jerry Costello [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] "All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas)."]
*Donald A. Manzullo [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Donald A. Manzullo (R-Il.)”]
*Frank Olivo
*Charles Panici
*Martin Russo

Kentucky

*Romano L. Mazzoli, former congressman from Louisville
*Daniel Mongiardo, Lieutenant Governor

Louisiana

*Mary Landrieu [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] "In 1995, Mary Landrieu (D-La.) became the first Italian American woman ever elected to the Senate."]
*Victor H. Schiro [ [http://www.wyes.org/pages/italian_new_orleans.htm] "Italian Americans have also made their mark on the city through public service -- it was Italian mayor Victor H. Schiro who led the city through school integration in 1969."]

Maine

*John Baldacci [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]

Maryland

*Thomas L. J. D'Alesandro, Jr. [ [http://www.counterpunch.org/hughes1119.html] "In its coverage of Pelosi on November 14, the Sun also made a big deal about her late father, Thomas "The Elder" D'Alesandro. He was an ex-congressman and the mayor of Baltimore for three terms (1947-1959). However, what the Sun omitted was the central fact that when he was the mayor, it hardly ever had a good word to say about him! During his reign, the Sun's leadership was mostly WASP-dominated. It had never really gotten over the fact, that D'Alesandro was the first Italian-American, the first Roman Catholic, and the first politician from a working class enclave, "Little Italy", to be elected to that office."]
*Connie Morella [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*William Paca [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "Among the first Italian American governors were William Paca, who served Maryland from 1782 to 1785; Caesar Rodney of Delaware in 1776; and Andrew Houston Longino who was elected governor of Mississippi in 1900. The first Republican governor of Italian descent was Christopher Del Sesto, who was elected governor of Rhode Island in 1958."]

Massachusetts

*Mike Capuano [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Michael Capuano (D-Ma.)”]
*Paul Cellucci [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] ”Additionally, the only two Italian-American governors were re-elected - Paul Cellucci (R-Mass.) and George Pataki (R-N.Y.).”]
*John Cogliano
*Foster Furcolo [ [http://www.massmoments.org/moment.cfm?mid=220] "Foster Furcolo was born in New Haven. Raised in Connecticut and educated at Yale, Furcolo moved to Springfield after World War II. In 1948, he won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served one term in Congress before being elected the first Italian-American governor of Massachusetts. Other Italian-Americans followed him into state government, including two more governors, John Volpe and Paul Cellucci. At a political gathering in 2005, with the newly elected Senate President Robert Travaglini and Speaker of the House Salvatore DiMasi in attendance, a legislator was heard to remark, "The Italians are taking over.… It's never been better.… But I'm not talking about politics, I'm talking about the food."]
*Joe Malone [ [http://archive.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-97/07-24-97/a03sr018.htm Malone starts bid for governor] “Malone, 42, the Harvard-educated son of Italian immigrants, made his announcement...”]
*Thomas Menino [ [http://www.npr.org/programs/npc/2003/030430.tmenino.html] "Thomas Menino is the third-term mayor of Boston and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The city's first Italian-American mayor, Menino was first elected in November 1993, taking more than 60 percent of the vote. He was uncontested in the 1997 election, and won a third term in a landslide victory in November 2001."]
*Joe Moakley [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*John A. Volpe [ [http://www.mass.gov/statehouse/massgovs/jvolpe.htm] "He was Massachusetts' second Italian-American governor and the first Bay State governor to be elected to a four-year term."]

Michigan

*Robert A. Ficano [ [http://www.waynecounty.com/ceo/bio.htm] "Mr. Ficano is known as a public servant committed to serving the people. From an early age, he learned to fill each day with integrity, purpose and honor. He was taught these lessons in his close-knit family of Italian immigrants. His parents and grandparents worked hard and gave back to their diverse community. His family instilled in him the importance of embracing and respecting those of diverse cultures, faiths and background."]

Minnesota

*Jim Oberstar [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)”]
*Bruce Vento [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]

Mississippi

*Andrew H. Longino [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Andrew Houston Longino"]

Nevada

* Kathy Augustine [ [http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/3332071.html] "Ms. Augustine was awarded a Lyndon B. Johnson Internship Grant in 1975 and worked in Washington, D.C. as a Congressional Intern for the 38th District of California. She was a recipient of the American Legion Achievement Medallion, the Community Partners Family Resource Center 1998 Community Service Award of Excellence, the 1998 National Republican Legislators Association, Legislator of the Year, Nevada Opera Theatre's International Friendship Award (2003), and the Augustus Society's Italian American of the Year (2003)."]
* John Ensign [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Senator John Ensign (R-Nev.)”]

New Jersey

*Anthony Bucco
*Mike Ferguson [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Michael A. Ferguson (R-N.J.)”]
*James Florio [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...James Joseph Florio"]
*John Girgenti
*Frank Joseph Guarini
*Frank LoBiondo [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (R-N.J.)”]
*Frank Pallone [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.)”]
*Bill Pascrell, Jr. [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman William J. Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.)”]
*Peter Rodino [ [http://www.italic.org/cartoonp.htm] "One Italian American U.S. presidential contender (Mario Cuomo) and four vice presidential contenders (John Pastore, Peter Rodino, Joseph Alioto, Geraldine Ferraro) have been adversely affected by media images of our culture over the years. Hollywood 'artists' have used their stature to weave mobster and moron images into the very fabric of our heritage. "]
*Marge Roukema [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Anthony Russo
*Robert Torricelli [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] ”The caucus lost a seat in the Senate, with only two of the six sitting Italian-American senators up for re-election this term. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) held onto his seat, while Sen. Alfonse D'Amato (R-N.Y.) lost to Charles Schumer. The four senators that were not up for re-election were Peter Dominici (R-N.M.), Michael Enzi (R-Wyo.), Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), and Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.).”]

New Mexico

*Pete Domenici [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Senator Pete V. Domenici (R-N.M.)”]

New York

*Joseph P. Addabbo
*Al D'Amato [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] ”The caucus lost a seat in the Senate, with only two of the six sitting Italian-American senators up for re-election this term. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) held onto his seat, while Sen. Alfonse D'Amato (R-N.Y.) lost to Charles Schumer. The four senators that were not up for re-election were Peter Dominici (R-N.M.), Michael Enzi (R-Wyo.), Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), and Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.).”]
*Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
*George A. Cincotta
*Andrew Cuomo
*Mario Cuomo [ [http://www.italic.org/cartoonp.htm] "One Italian American U.S. presidential contender (Mario Cuomo) and four vice presidential contenders (John Pastore, Peter Rodino, Joseph Alioto, Geraldine Ferraro) have been adversely affected by media images of our culture over the years. Hollywood 'artists' have used their stature to weave mobster and moron images into the very fabric of our heritage. "]
*Carmine DeSapio (1908 - 2004) the last head of the Tammany Hall political machine that was active in New York politics for 150 years, and dominated them for 80 years [ [http://www.softcatala.org/faif/llibre/faif_foot.html] "Carmine DeSapio holds the dubious distinction of being the first Italian-American boss of Tammany Hall, the New York City political machine."]
*Thomas DiNapoli
*Geraldine Ferraro [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "By virtue of her nomination by a major political party for the Vice Presidency of the United States, Geraldine Ferraro is one of the few Italian American women who is mentioned by name in traditional American History textbooks. She was born Geraldine Anne Ferraro (1935-) in Newburgh, New York, the only daughter of Italian immigrant Dominick Ferraro and Antoinette Corrieri Ferraro."]
*Vito Fossella [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.)”]
*Dan Frisa
*Anthony Gaeta
*Rudolph Giuliani [ [http://www.spectacle.org/1298/giul.html] "In fairness to the mayor, let's start with his good qualities. A few years ago, the annual San Gennaro festival in Little Italy was exposed as corrupt and mob-dominated. Even the dollar bills tourists attached to statues of the Virgin Mother were going into the Mafia's pockets. It turned out that as a private citizen, prosecutor and mayor, Giuliani hadn't attended San Gennaro in twenty years. For an Italian American politician or wannabe in New York City, it seemed like the festival would be a natural. One had the sense of some strong sense of impropriety, some metal in Giuliani's character which led him to avoid it in the absence of any immediate reward for doing so. There were no headlines, "Giuliani Declines to Attend San Gennaro Again This Year."]
*Tom Golisano
*Felix Grucci
*Vincent R. Impellitteri [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "The 1950 New York City mayoral race was among three Italian Americans: Edward Corsi, Vincent Impellitteri, and Ferdinand Pecora. Impellitteri won on the Experience Party ticket and served as mayor until January, 1954."]
*John LaFalce [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Fiorello La Guardia [ [http://www.adherents.com/people/pl/Fiorello_LaGuardia.html] "the half-Italian, half-Jewish gadfly who had argued against nativist hysteria for a larger, braoder vision of immigrant America, had just been elected mayor of New York City."]
*Ralph J. Lamberti
*Rick Lazio [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Sebastian Leone
*Anthony Masiello
*Vito Marcantonio
*Guy Molinari [ [http://www.alcohol101plus.org/main/molinari.cfm] "Born and raised on Staten Island, Susan Molinari is a third generation public servant. Her grandfather was the first Italian-American immigrant elected to the New York State Assembly and she was elected to Congress succeeding her father, Guy V. Molinari, who is now serving as the Borough President of Staten Island."]
*Susan Molinari [ [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1:3987729/Molinari+Speaks+at+CSJ+Event+to+Promote+Positive+Image+of.html?refid=SEO] "Molinari Speaks at CSJ Event to Promote Positive Image of Italian-American Women The national Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) sponsored a breakfast on Staten Island, N.Y., may 18, to promote positive and accurate images of Italian - American women and featured U.S. Rep. Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.) as guest speaker. The breakfast was organized by the CSJ's Committee to promote a positive Image of Italian- American Women, which was formed in 1995 to fight the emerging problem of media images that defame women of Italian heritage."]
*George Pataki [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] ”Additionally, the only two Italian-American governors were re-elected - Paul Cellucci (R-Mass.) and George Pataki (R-N.Y.).”]
*Ferdinand Pecora [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "The 1950 New York City mayoral race was among three Italian Americans: Edward Corsi, Vincent Impellitteri, and Ferdinand Pecora. Impellitteri won on the Experience Party ticket and served as mayor until January, 1954."]
*Charles Poletti [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Charles Poletti"]
*Tom Sanzillo
*Al Smith [ [http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp] "Alfred E. Smith, who was born Alfred Emanuele Ferrara, was the first Italian American governor of New York (1919), and the first Italian American presidential candidate. He was defeated by Herbert Hoover in 1928. His paternal grandfather was born in Genoa in 1808."]
*Francis Barretto Spinola
*Peter Vallone, Sr. [ [http://www.nycivic.org/articles/060105.html] "She is the first Irish-American Speaker, Vallone being Italian-American and Gifford Miller a WASP."]
*Italo Zanzi

Ohio

*Capri Cafaro
* Jimmy Dimora-Cuyahoga County Commissioner, former mayor of Bedford Heights, Ohio
* Thomas J. Longo-mayor of Garfield Heights, Ohio since 1983
* Dean Depiero-mayor of Parma, Ohio and former Ohio State General Assemblyman
*Anthony Celebrezze [ [http://www.niaf.org/milestones/year_1962.asp] "Anthony Celebrezze, the first Italian-born to become Cabinet Member as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare."]
*Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr.
*Richard Celeste [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Richard F. Celeste"]
*Michael DiSalle (1908 - 1981) served as the 60th Governor of Ohio [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Michael V. DiSalle"]
*Tim Ryan [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)”]
*Pat Tiberi [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Patrick J. Tiberi (R-Ohio)”]
*James Traficant [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]

Oregon

*Peter DeFazio [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)”]

Pennsylvania

*Louis Barletta, Mayor of Hazleton
*Robert A. Brady, U.S. congressman [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] "The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Robert A. Brady (D-Pa.)"]
*Frank Carlucci, U.S. Secretary of Defense (1987-1989), chairman emeritus of the Carlyle Group.
*Michael F. Doyle, congressman (Italian mother, maiden name Fusco) [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congressman Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)”]
*Rick Filippi, former Mayor of Erie
*Vincent Fumo, State Senator, former Democratic State Senate Appropriations Chairman
*Melissa Hart, former U.S. congresswoman (mother's maiden name Albina Simone) [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Congresswoman Melissa A. Hart (R-Pa.)”]
*Frank Mascara, former U.S. congressman [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Robert J. Mellow, State Senator, Minority Leader(Italian mother, maiden name Generotti)
*Frank J. Montemuro Jr., retired State Supreme Court justice and President of Order of the Sons of Italy in America
*John Murtha U.S. congressman [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]
*Russell M. Nigro, retired State Supreme Court justice
*Jeffrey Piccola, State Senator, Chair of State Government Committee
*Frank Rizzo, former Mayor of Philadelphia
*Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.)”]

Rhode Island

*David Caprio
*Frank T. Caprio
*Donald Carcieri
*Vincent Cianci, Jr
*Christopher Del Sesto [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Christopher Del Sesto"]
*Edward D. DiPrete [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Edward D. DiPrete"]
*Philip Noel [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Philip William Noel"]
*John Notte [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...John A. Notte"]
*John Orlando Pastore [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] "In the Senate, John Orlando Pastore (D-R.I.) was the first Italian American senator (1950-1976)."]

Texas

*Nick Lampson [ [http://www.osia.org/public/newsroom/pr11_10_98.asp] “All Italian-American incumbent congressmen were re-elected, except Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) who did not seek another term. Current House members include George Miller (D-Calif.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), James Rogan (R-Calif.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Mica (R-Fla.), David Weldon (R-Fla.), Jerry Costello (D-Ill.), Donald Manzullo (R-Ill.), John Baldacci (D-Maine), Connie Morella (R-Md.), Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), Bruce Vento (D-Minn.), James Oberstar (D-Minn.), Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.), Marge Roukema (R-N.J.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), William Pascrell (D-N.J.), Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.), Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), John LaFalce (D-N.Y.), James Traficant, Jr., (D-Ohio), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), John Murtha (D-Pa.), Frank Mascara (D-Pa.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and Nick Lampson (D-Texas).”]

Vermont

*Patrick Leahy [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Senator Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)”]

Washington

*Nick Licata
*Albert Rosellini [ [http://www.italiansrus.com/resources/iagovernors.htm] "Italian American Governors...Albert Dean Rosellini"]
*Dino Rossi

Wyoming

*John Barrasso
*Mike Enzi [ [http://www.osia.org/public/legislative/congress.asp] ”The Italian American Congressional Delegation...Senator Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)”]
*Tom Sansonetti

ee also

*List of Italian-Americans

References

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