Edward Gaffney
Edward J. Gaffney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Richner |
| Succeeded by | Tim Bledsoe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1943 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jane Gaffney |
Edward J. Gaffney (born December 23, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a Republican Michigan State Representative from Grosse Pointe Farms. He served in the state House between 2003 and 2008, and represented the Michigan's 1st state House district.[1][2]
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.
Family
Rep. Gaffney is married to Jane Gaffney and has three children: Ed, Corey and Jack.
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.
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%
References
- ^ Michigan Legislative Service Bureau (2006). Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. p. 195. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. Retrieved 2007-03-05.
- ^ Michigan House Republicans (2007). "Biography for Representative Ed Gaffney". Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2007-03-05.
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