Edward Mazurek
| Edward Mazurek | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2012 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Chris Rector |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1938 Stamford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Maryellen Mazurek |
| Profession | Retired Teacher |
| Religion | Catholic |
Edward 'Coach' J. Mazurek (born December 21, 1938) is an American politician from Maine. Mazurek is a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 22nd District, representing much of Knox County, including Thomaston and his residence in Rockland.[1]
Mazurek earned a BSBA from Xavier University in 1960 and a MA from Fairfield University in 1968. He was drafted by the New York Football Giants in the 15th round of the 1959 draft. He was cut from the team before the preseason, but signed on as a free agent and spent the entire 1960 season with New York. [2] He was first elected to office in 2002, when he won a seat on the Rockland City Council. He was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2004 and was unable to run for re-election in 2012 due to term-limits. In 2012, he was elected to the Maine Senate, replacing Republican Chris Rector.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Senator Edward Mazurek Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ↑ Neff, Andrew. "2 to root for Pats despite long-ago ties to Giants; N.Y. drafted Ellis, Mazurek played". Bangor Daily News.
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