Eddie Day Pashinski | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 121st district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2007[1] | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Blaum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1945[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Millie Ritza
(m. 1968; died 2014) |
| Residence | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Wilkes University (BS) |
| Website | www |
Edwin A. "Eddie Day" Pashinski (born July 2, 1945) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 121st District who was elected in 2006. His district includes Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley, Plains Township and two wards in Hanover Township, all in Luzerne County.
Pashinski earned a bachelor's degree in Music Education at Wilkes University and a Master's Equivalency at Penn State University. During college, he was involved in a band called The Starfires, income from which helped pay his tuition.[citation needed] After college, Pashinski began teaching at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. He served for 35 years as a teacher, choral director and teachers' union leader. He is of Polish descent.[3]
After retiring, Pashinski ran for the seat of Rep. Kevin Blaum, who was not seeking re-election. Pashinski prevailed over a field of three candidates in the 2006 Democratic primary election with 34.1%.,[4] overcoming a strong fundraising led by optometrist Brian O'Donnell.[5]
In the 2006 general election, he defeated Republican Christine Katsock with 64.9% of the vote.[6]
Pashinski currently sits on Agriculture & Rural Affairs committee as the Democratic Chair.[7]
References
- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "California State Legislature Information 2021".
- ^ HighBeam
- ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ Jon, Fox (2007-05-06). "Baker Leads Battle of Bucks". Times Leader. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "Representative Eddie Day Pashinski". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
External links
Media related to Eddie Day Pashinski at Wikimedia Commons
- State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski official PA House website
- State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski official Party website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Eddie Day Pashinski
- 2006 campaign contributions
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