Edward J. Clancy, Jr.

Edward J. Clancy, Jr. DEMDemocrat

Politician in Massachusetts, US

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Edward J. Clancy, Jr.DEMDemocrat Politician in Massachusetts, US
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Age at Death1950-2021
12
Years of Experience
MAResidence (state)

Edward J. "Chip" Clancy Jr. (June 30, 1950 – June 6, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Massachusetts who served the 55th 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 challenger Judith Flanagan Kennedy, by a margin of 27 votes.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Suffolk University School of Law
JD
1975
Providence College
1972
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
State House
1990 - 94
Senator
Massachussets State Senate
1994 - 2002
Experience
Democratic City Committee
Experience
Lynn City Council
Experience
Attorney
Other Experience1 - 5 of 5
Experience
Ancient Order of Hiberians
Experience
Lynn Italian American Citizens Club. Sons of American Legion
Experience
Massachusetts Bar Association
Experience
Knights of Columbus
Experience
Associate Member Franco-American Building Association
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