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]
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 | (1930-06-12)June 12, 1930 Cresaptown, Maryland[2] |
| Died | September 9, 2020(2020-09-09) (aged 90) Cumberland, Maryland[2] |
| Resting place | Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sara Jane Dickerhoff |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Education | Saint Fedelis Seminary, Herman, PA; La Salle High SchoolinCumberland, 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 |
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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]
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Mason, Rep. | 4,673 | 54% | Won |
| Ronald C. Brubaker, Dem. | 4,040 | 46% |
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodloe Byron, Dem. | 107,288 | 65% | Won |
| Edward J. Mason, Rep. | 58,259 | 35% |
The senator-elect from the district is John Bambacus, a 36-year-old college professor, who defeated the Senate minority leader, Edward J. Mason, in the primary with a labor-backed, moderate, Mathias-like campaign.
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