Eddie Day Pashinski

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name = Eddie Day Pashinski


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state = Pennsylvania
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district = 121st
term_start = 2007
term_end = present
predecessor = Kevin Blaum
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spouse = Millie Ritza (1968 - present)
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Eddie Day Pashinski is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 121st district since 2007. His district includes Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Plains Township and Hanover Township, all in Luzerne County.

Personal

Pashinski earned a bachelors 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.

Professional

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.

Political career

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%. [ [http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=20&OfficeID=13 Pennsylvania Department of State, Election Returns, May 2006 Primary Election] ] , overcoming a strong fundraising lead by optometrist Brian O'Donnell. [ cite news |first= Fox|last= Jon |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title= "Baker Leads Battle of Bucks"|url= |format= |work= |publisher= Times Leader|location= |id= |pages= |page= |date=2007-05-06 |accessdate=2008-01-03 |language= |quote= |archiveurl= |archivedate= ]

In the 2006 general election, he defeated Republican Christine Katsock with 64.9% of the vote. [ [http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13 Pennsylvania Department of State, Election Returns, November 2006 General Election] ]

On February 2nd, 2008 Pashinski announced the he would be seeking re-election.

References

External links

* [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1112 Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Eddie Day Pashinski ] official PA House website
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=60250 Project Vote Smart - Representative Eddie Day Pashinski (PA)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Eddie Day Pashinski
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=88469 2006] campaign contributions
* [http://www.pahouse.com/Pashinski/ Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski ] official Party website