Edward Gaffney
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| Edward J. Gaffney | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 1st district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew Richner |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | December 23, 1943 (age 63) Hartford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jane Gaffney |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Edward J. Gaffney (born December 23, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut) is a Republican Michigan State Representative from Grosse Pointe Farms. He has served in the state House since 2003, and currently represents the Michigan's 1st state House district.[1][2]
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[edit] Early life and career
Gaffney holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, a master’s of history from Michigan State University, a law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School and a master’s of law degree from Wayne State University
From 1991 to 2002, Gaffney was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Grosse Pointe Woods.
Gaffney was a Director of the Michigan Center for Truck Safety. He has also served as a regional government affairs director for the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and as a legal counsel and research analyst for the Michigan Legislative Services Bureau.
[edit] Family
Rep. Gaffney is married to Jane Gaffney and has three children: Jack, Ed, and Corey.
[edit] Political career
From 1997-1999, Gaffney served on the City Council for the City of Grosse Pointe Farms, and was mayor pro-tem from 1997-1999. Gaffney was mayor of Grosse Pointe Farms from 1999-2003. He was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2002, and re-elected in 2004 and 2006. Under the term limits provisions of Michigan's Constitution, Gaffney is barred from seeking re-election in 2008.
[edit] Electoral history
- 2006 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District
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Name Percent Edward J. Gaffney (R) (inc.) 52.1% Timothy Bledsoe (D) 46.2% Kristen Hammel (G) 1.7%
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- 2004 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District
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Name Percent Edward J. Gaffney (R) (inc.) 57.0% C.J. Harrison (D) 40.6% Andrea Lavigne (G) 2.4%
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- 2002 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District
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Name Percent Edward J. Gaffney (R) 56.4% David P. Putrycus (D) 43.6%%
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- 2002 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District (Republican primary)
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Name Percent Edward J. Gaffney 48.3% Mary Ellen Stempfle 40.8%% Eric J. Steiner 10.9%
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[edit] References
- ^ (2006) Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan, 195. Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
- ^ Biography for Representative Ed Gaffney (2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
[edit] External links
- State Representative Ed Gaffney official site
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Ed Gaffney campaign finance reports and data
- Michiganliberal.com - 1st Michigan State House District profile and discussion
| Preceded by Andrew Richner |
State Representative from Michigan's 1st District 2002 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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| NAME | Gaffney, Edward J. |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Michigan State Representative |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 23, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hartford, Connecticut |
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