Campaigns For State Office
While in college, Ferriero was elected a county committeeman, representing District 6 of Dumont. At 18 years-old, Ferriero was the youngest county committeeman in Dumont's history.
In 1977, Ferriero ran for Borough Councilman, and defeated two Democratic incumbents in the primary.
In March 1985 at age 28 Ferriero ran as a Democrat for the State Assembly in the 39th Legislative District in a special election against Elizabeth "Lisa" Randall. Ferriero was defeated by Randall.
In November 1985, Ferriero again ran unsuccessfully for the State Assembly in the 39th District.
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