Eddie Day Pashinski | |
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| Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives from the121st district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2007[1] | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Blaum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1945-07-02)July 2, 1945 (age 80)[2] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Residence | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Wilkes University (BS) |
| Website | www |
Edwin A. "Eddie Day" Pashinski (born July 2, 1945) is aDemocratic member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives for the121st District who was first elected in 2006. His district includesWilkes-Barre,Wilkes-Barre Township,Ashley,Plains Township and two wards inHanover Township, all inLuzerne County.
Pashinski earned a bachelor's degree in Music Education atWilkes University and a Master's Equivalency atPenn 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 theGreater 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 Democraticprimary election with 34.1%.,[4] overcoming a strong fundraising led by optometrist Brian O'Donnell.[5]
In the2006 general election, he defeatedRepublican Christine Katsock with 64.9% of the vote.[6]
Pashinski currently sits on Agriculture & Rural Affairs committee as the Democratic Chair.[7]
In 2023, Pashinski was inducted into the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame. He was inducted as a member of the Hall of Fame's inaugural class.[8]
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