Lester E. Mahr
Lester E. Mahr (February 23, 1903 – January 1, 1971) was an American Republican Party politician who served five terms representing Essex County in the New Jersey General Assembly.
Lester E. Mahr | |
|---|---|
| New Jersey State Assemblyman | |
| In office January 1939 – January 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond W. Schroeder |
| Succeeded by | Frederic Stoddard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lester E. Mahr February 23, 1903 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1971 (aged 67) Lakewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Mason Cobb |
| Alma mater | New Jersey Law School |
Early life
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 23, 1903, the son of George L. Mahr and Louise E. Abrahams Mahr. He was a 1924 graduate of New Jersey Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1924.[1]
Political career
Mahr was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly in 1938, and was re-elected in 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1942.[2] He was the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Elections.[3]
In March, 1943, Mahr resigned his position as Counsel to Essex County Superintendent of Elections and Commissioner of Registration Anthony P. Miele following accusations that holding two state positions was in violation of the New Jersey Constitution. Mahr maintained that there was no "constitutional incompatibility" in holding both jobs.[4]
Family
Mahr married Carol Mason Cobb on June 21, 1929. They had three children: Carol Lou Mahr, George L. Mahr, and Robert L. Mahr.[3]
References
- Legislative Manual of New Jersey. Joseph J. Gribbons. 1941.
- Legislative Manual of New Jersey. Joseph J. Gribbons. 1947.
- Legislative Manual of New Jersey. Joseph J. Gribbons. 1980.
- "ESSEX ASSEMBLYMAN QUITS ELECTIONS POST; Mahr, However, Denies Dual Jobs Violate Constitution". New York Times. March 26, 1943. Retrieved January 18, 2015.