Edward J. Gearty Politician

Edward J. "Ed" Gearty (March 17, 1923 – September 25, 2009) was a Minnesota DFL politician, a former legislator, and a former President of the Minnesota Senate.Gearty served on the Minneapolis Park Board before being elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1962. He served four terms in the House before winning election to the Senate in 1970. While in the Senate, Gearty served as chair of the Governmental Operations and Elections committees. He was elected President of the Senate in 1977, and served in that role until his retirement.In private life, Gearty worked as an attorney in private practice. He was married, and had one daughter. He died in 2009.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 17, 1923
Birth place
Minnesota , Minneapolis
Date of deathSeptember 25, 2009
Place of death
Minneapolis
Residence
Minnesota , Minneapolis
Education
Georgetown University
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)

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Office holder

office
President of the Minnesota Senate
Minnesota State Senator
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39th District
party
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

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