Edward J. "Chip" Clancy Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Clancy, circa 1993 | |
| 55th 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 | Linda |
| Alma mater | Providence College, Cum Laude (1972); Suffolk University Law School, (1975). |
| Profession | Attorney |
Edward J. "Chip" Clancy Jr. (June 30, 1950 – June 6, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Massachusetts who served the 55thmayor ofLynn, Massachusetts. He was first elected in November 2001. Previously, Clancy served on the Lynn City Council. After the council, he served in theMassachusetts House of Representatives and theMassachusetts 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 challengerJudith Flanagan Kennedy, by a margin of 27 votes.[1]
Clancy was a native ofLynn, Massachusetts. His parents were Claire M. (Luby) Clancy and Edward J. "Nipper" Clancy,[2] a former political leader and city assessor of Lynn.[3]
Clancy graduated fromProvidence College andSuffolk University Law School. On December 15, 1975, Clancy wasadmitted to the Massachusetts Bar and served as an Assistant Attorney General in theMassachusetts Attorney General's office.[2]
In 1977, Clancy was elected to the Lynn, Massachusetts, city council.
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 MayorAntonio J. Marino. However, Mayor Marino defeated Clancy by 3,119 votes in the final election.[5]
In 1983 Clancy was once again elected to the Lynn City Council as a City Councilor at large.
In 1990 Clancy ran in the Democratic Primary for theMassachusetts House of Representatives. Clancy ran against formerSpeaker of the HouseThomas 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 on to defeat Republican Kimberly P. Simone and win the general election in November 1990.[9]
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]
Clancy ran unopposed in his first two elections for the Mayor of Lynn.[14] On November 3, 2009, Clancy was defeated byJudith Flanagan Kennedy by a total of 8,043 votes to 8,016.[1]
Clancy continued to practice law and remained active in the community. He died on June 6, 2021, at the age of 70, with his wife Linda and family by his side.[15]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Judith Flanagan Kennedy (Write-in) | 3,235 | 46.37 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Edward J. Clancy Jr. | 3,024 | 43.34 | ||
| Nonpartisan | David M. Rohnstock | 664 | 9.52 | ||
| Write-in | Write-in | 54 | 0.77 | ||
| Turnout | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Judith Flanagan Kennedy | 8,043 | 49.94 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Edward J. Clancy Jr. | 8,016 | 49.78 | ||
| Write-in | Write-in | 45 | 0.28 | ||
| Turnout | 16,104 | 33.1 | |||
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts 2002 to 2009 | Succeeded by |