Date Of Birth & Birthplace: 8/10/1955 (New Rochelle, NY) Race: White Religion: Congregational Residence: Westport, CT Education: BA in American Government from Wheaton College, Norton, MA Occupation: First Selectman, Town of Westport Office Type:U.S. House -- Connecticut District 4
Quarterly Campaign Finance Information
Cash on Hand: $587,644
Total Receipts: $721,902
Total Disbursements: $134,258
Date of Last Report: 6/30/2004
Biography:
Diane Farrell was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., and resides in Westport, Conn. Farrell earned a bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in 1977. She majored in American government and has a minor degree in elementary education.
Farrell was elected as Westport's first selectman in 1997 and is serving her second term. Prior to her political career, she worked as a preschool teacher and as a media planner for Benton & Bowles Inc.
Farrell is married to Winslow Farrell Jr. and the couple has two daughters, Hilary and Margaret.
Past Campaigns:
Diane Farrell was elected as Westport's first selectman in 1997 and is serving her second term.