Brian Ashe
American politician
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Brian M. Ashe (/æʃ/ ⓘ, born April 23, 1963) is an American politician who represents the 2nd Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes all of Hampden and Longmeadow and part of East Longmeadow, Monson, and Springfield.[1]
Brian Ashe | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Hampden district | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Rogeness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1963 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sonja M. Ashe |
| Education | Westfield State College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
Ashe entered politics with his election to the Longmeadow Select Board, where he served from 2001 to 2008.[2]
In 2006, Ashe unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts Senate in the 1st Hampden and Hampshire district, losing to Gale D. Candaras.[3]
In 2008, Ashe ran to succeed Republican Representative Mary Rogeness in the 2nd Hampden district. He defeated Springfield City Councilor Kateri B. Walsh in the Democratic primary and Republican William G. Scibelli, a colleague on the Longmeadow Select Board, in the general election. Ashe became the first Democrat to represent the district in 36 years.[4][3]
Committee assignments
Source:[5]
- Vice Chair, House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
- House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
