Edward J. Mason (politician)
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Preceded byRonald C. Brubaker (D)[1]
Succeeded byJohn N. Bambacus (R)[1]
BornJune 12, 1930
DiedSeptember 9, 2020 (aged 90)
Edward J. Mason | |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office 1971–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald C. Brubaker (D)[1] |
| Succeeded by | John N. Bambacus (R)[1] |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office 1975–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1930 |
| Died | September 9, 2020 (aged 90) |
| Resting place | Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland[2] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sara Jane Dickerhoff |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Education | Saint Fedelis Seminary, Herman, PA; La Salle High School in Cumberland, MD (graduated 1948).[3] |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland; Strayer's Business College, Certificate, 1951.[3] |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer; hotel and restaurant proprietor.[3] |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Air Force |
| Years of service | 1949-56 |
Edward Joseph Mason (June 12, 1930 – September 9, 2020)[2] was a Republican State Senator from Maryland's 1st district,[3] which then covered Garrett County and part of Allegany County.[1] Initially elected in November 1970, he served from January 1971 to January 1983. He was the Senate Minority Leader from January 1975 until he left office.[3]
Mason was the 1972 Republican nominee in Maryland's 6th congressional district, losing the general election to incumbent Democrat Goodloe Byron.[4][5]
Mason left office after losing the 1982 Republican primary to John N. Bambacus who went on to win the general election.[6]
