Edward J. Clancy, Jr.

Edward J. "Chip" Clancy, Jr.
Fifty Fifth Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts
In office 2002 – January 4, 2010
Preceded by	Patrick J. McManus
Succeeded by	Judith Flanagan Kennedy
Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District
In office 1995–2002
Preceded by	Walter J. Boverini
Succeeded by	Thomas M. McGee
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District
In office 1991–1995
Preceded by	Thomas W. McGee
Succeeded by	Thomas M. McGee
City Council, Councilor at Large Lynn, Massachusetts
In office 1984–1991
City Council Lynn, Massachusetts
In office 1978–1981
Personal details
Nationality	American
Spouse(s)	Beth
Alma mater	Providence College, Cum Laude (1972); Suffolk University Law School, (1975).
Profession	Attorney

Edward J. "Chip" Clancy, Jr. is a Massachusetts politician who served the mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts. He was first elected in November 2001. Previously, Clancy served on the Lynn City Council. After the council, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate. In 2001, while still a member of the Massachusetts Senate, Clancy was elected as Mayor of Lynn; after his election as Mayor, Clancy resigned from the Senate. On November 3, 2009 he was defeated by Republican challenger Judith Flanagan Kennedy, by a margin of 27 votes.^[1]

Early life

Clancy is a native of Lynn, Massachusetts. Clancy's parents were Mrs. Claire M. (Luby) Clancy and Edward J. "Nipper" Clancy,^[2] a former political leader and city assessor of Lynn.^[3]

Early career

Clancy graduated from Providence College and Suffolk University Law School. On December 15, 1975 Clancy was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Massachusetts Attorney General's office.[1]

Lynn City Council

In 1977, Clancy was elected to the Lynn, Massachusetts, city council.

First run for Mayor

In 1981 Clancy lost his first campaign for Mayor of Lynn.^[4] In the 1981 preliminary election Clancy finished first, receiving 1,393 more votes than incumbent Mayor Antonio J. Marino. However, Mayor Marino defeated Clancy by 3,119 votes in the final election.^[5]

Return to the City Council

In 1983 Clancy was once again elected to the Lynn City Council as a City Councilor at large.

Election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 1990 Clancy ran in the Democratic Primary for the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Clancy ran against former Speaker of the House Thomas W. McGee. Initially McGee was declared the winner with a nine-vote victory.^[6] However, after a recount Clancy was ahead of McGee by a five vote margin.^[7][8] After McGee challenged the recount in court, Clancy ended up winning the primary by an 11-vote margin.^[6] Clancy went onto defeat Republican Kimberly P. Simone and win the general election in November 1990.^[9]

Election to the Massachusetts Senate

In April 1994 Massachusetts State Senator Walter J. Boverini (D-Lynn) announced that he would not run for reelection the State Senate.^[10][11] Clancy ran for and won the Democratic Party's nomination for the seat being vacated by Boverini.

In November 1994 Clancy won the general election for State Senate seat from the 1st Essex District.^[12]

Clancy garnered 29,637 votes or 55% of the vote vs Republican Kathleen E. Caron's 24,663 votes or 45% of the total votes cast.^[13]

Election as Mayor of Lynn

Clancy ran unopposed in his two elections for the Mayor of Lynn.^[14] On November 3, 2009, Clancy was defeated by Judith Flanagan Kennedy by a total of 8,043 votes to 8,016.^[1]

Election History

2009 Lynn Mayoral Election

Primary Election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Judith Flanagan Kennedy	3,235	46.37
	Democratic	Edward J. Clancy, Jr.	3,024	43.34
	Constitution Party	David M. Rohnstock	664	9.52
	Write-in	Write-in	54	0.77
Turnout

Source: Our Campaigns

General Election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Judith Flanagan Kennedy	8,043	49.94
	Democratic	Edward J. Clancy, Jr.	8,016	49.78
	Write-in	Write-in	45	0.28
Turnout			16,104	33.1

Source: Boston Globe Lynn Item

References

1. ^ ^{a b} http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/news01.txt
2. ^ The Boston Globe (January 8, 2005), CLANCY, Mrs. Claire M. (Luby), Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
3. ^ Turner, Robert L. (September 11, 1990), A Heavy Burden For Incumbents, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
4. ^ Laidler, John (December 17, 2000), Lynn Mayoral Race Generates Rumors, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe., p. North Weekly; Pg. 3 
5. ^ Laidler, John (October 5, 1997), September loss can bring November gain; Incumbents often get wakeup call, rebound, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe., p. North Weekly; Pg. 1 
6. ^ ^{a b} McGee Election Defeat Upheld, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe., October 6, 1990 
7. ^ Zuckoff, Mitchell (Oct 3, 1990), Candidates Take Setbacks To Court, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
8. ^ Zuckoff, Mitchell (September 28, 1990), Political Era Ends As Recount Hands A Loss To McGee, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
9. ^ Zuckoff, Mitchell (November 8, 1990), GOP Climbs The Hill 16 Democrats out of The House, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
10. ^ Lehigh, Scot (April 13, 1994), No. 2 Man in State Senate Set To Retire, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
11. ^ Aucoin, Don (April 19, 1994), Term Limiters Point to The Top, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
12. ^ Kenney, Michael (November 20, 1994), Impact of money on election predictable, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe., p. North Weekly Section; page 6 
13. ^ The Boston Globe (November 10, 1994), State Senate, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 
14. ^ Laidler, John (October 12, 2008), Clancy gives ample notice he wants to remain mayor of Lynn, Boston, MA: The Boston Globe. 

External links

• Mayors of the City of Lynn since its incorporation in 1850 from the official website of the City of Lynn
• Mayor Clancy's official Biography from the City of Lynn website
• Mayor Clancy's record from the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers website

Political offices
Preceded by Patrick J. McManus	Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts 2002 to 2009	Succeeded by Judith Flanagan Kennedy

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