Edwin A. "Eddie Day" Pashinski (born July 2, 1945) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 121st District who was first elected in 2006. His district includes Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley, Plains Township and two wards in Hanover Township, all in Luzerne County.

Pashinski earned a bachelor's degree in Music Education at Wilkes University and a Master's Equivalency at Penn 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 the Greater 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 Democratic primary election with 34.1%.,[4] overcoming a strong fundraising led by optometrist Brian O'Donnell.[5]

In the 2006 general election, he defeated Republican 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]

References

  1. ↑ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 2, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ "California State Legislature Information 2021".
  3. ↑ HighBeam
  4. ↑ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  5. ↑ Jon, Fox (May 6, 2007). "Baker Leads Battle of Bucks". Times Leader. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  6. ↑ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  7. ↑ "Representative Eddie Day Pashinski". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame announces inaugural class". March 25, 2023.

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