Edward Gaffney

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Edward J. Gaffney
Image:Edward Gaffney.jpg
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 1, 2003
Preceded by Andrew Richner
Born December 23, 1943 (1943-12-23) (age 64)
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
Name Percent
Edward J. Gaffney (R) (inc.)   52.1%
Timothy Bledsoe (D)   46.2%
Kristen Hammel (G)   1.7%
  • 2004 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District
Name Percent
Edward J. Gaffney (R) (inc.)   57.0%
C.J. Harrison (D)   40.6%
Andrea Lavigne (G)   2.4%
  • 2002 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District
Name Percent
Edward J. Gaffney (R)   56.4%
David P. Putrycus (D)   43.6%%
  • 2002 election for Michigan State House of Representatives - Michigan 1st District (Republican primary)
Name Percent
Edward J. Gaffney   48.3%
Mary Ellen Stempfle   40.8%%
Eric J. Steiner   10.9%

[edit] References

  1. ^ (2006) Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan, 195. Retrieved on 2007-03-05. 
  2. ^ Biography for Representative Ed Gaffney (2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.

[edit] External links

Preceded by
Andrew Richner		 State Representative from Michigan's 1st District
2002 – Present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


Persondata
NAME Gaffney, Edward J.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Michigan State Representative
DATE OF BIRTH December 23, 1943
PLACE OF BIRTH Hartford, Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH