Eddie Day Pashinski

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Eddie Day Pashinski
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 121st district
Assumed office
January 2, 2007[1]
Preceded by Kevin Blaum
Personal details
Born (1945-07-02) July 2, 1945 (age 79)[2]
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Millie Ritza (1968–2014; her death)
Residence Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Wilkes University

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 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]

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