Edwin R. Murray
| Edwin Renee "Ed" Murray | |
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| Louisiana State Senator for Orleans Parish | |
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In office 2005 – January 11, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Paulette R. Irons |
| Succeeded by | Wesley T. Bishop |
| Louisiana State Representative for District 96 (Orleans Parish) | |
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In office 1992–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1960 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Baptist |
Edwin Rene Murray, known as Ed Murray (born August 6, 1960) is an African American lawyer and Democratic politician from New Orleans, Louisiana. From 2005 to 2016, he served in the Louisiana State Senate from District 4 in Orleans Parish.[1]
A native and lifelong New Orleans resident, Murray graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and then studied at Loyola University, where he earned in 1982 a Bachelor of Arts in political science and in 1985 a Juris Doctor degree. From 1992 to 2004, Murray held the District 96 seat from Orleans Parish in the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2]
Murray is a fellow of the Loyola University Institute of Politics. A partner in the general practice law firm of Murray, Darnell & Associates, Murray is a member of the African-American National Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the National Black Council of State Legislators. He is Baptist.[2]
Late in 2009, Murray announced his candidacy for the 2010 election for Mayor of New Orleans, but he withdrew prior to the election.[3] Incumbent Ray Nagin is ineligible to serve a third consecutive term, and Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu is making his third bid for the position once held by his father, Moon Landrieu.
Murray was term-limited in the 2015 elections and will be succeeded in the Senate by his fellow African-American Democrat Wesley T. Bishop.
References
- ↑ "Membership in the Louisiana State Senate, 1880-2012" (PDF). legis.state.la. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
- 1 2 "House District 96", Louisiana Encyclopedia (1996)
- ↑ "Kevin McGill, Predominantly black New Orleans could elect first white mayor in 30 years". Los Angeles Times, January 8, 2010. Archived from the original on January 12, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
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| Louisiana Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Paulette R. Irons |
Louisiana State Senator for District 4 2005 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Wesley T. Bishop (pending) |