Ted O'Brien (American politician)

Edward M. "Ted" O’Brien (born 1957) is an American politician who served in the New York State Senate in 2013 and 2014, representing District 55.

Ted O'Brien
Member of the New York Senate
from the 55th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byJames Alesi
Succeeded byRich Funke
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceIrondequoit, New York
Alma materUnion College and Syracuse University
Websitewww.nysenate.gov/senator/ted-obrien

Early career

O'Brien was raised in Webster, New York, and graduated from Webster Thomas High School in 1975, Union College in 1979, and Syracuse University College of Law in 1982.

He was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1983 and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York in 1985. Early in his career he moved to Irondequoit, New York, where he still resides.

He briefly practiced in his family's firm before moving to a series of other law firms. He entered into partnership with other attorneys to form Harris, Chesworth, O'Brien, Johnstone & Welch, LLP in 1991.

Political career

O'Brien began his political career as the chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee. In 2004, he was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Jay Ricci in the Monroe County Legislature. He served two years as the minority leader there, starting in 2010.

In November 2012, he bested Sean Hanna for the state Senate seat left open by the retiring James Alesi.[1]

O'Brien lost his Senate seat to the Republican and former WHEC-TV anchor Rich Funke in the 2014 general election.[2]

In July 2015, O'Brien was appointed Assistant Attorney General In Charge of the Rochester Office of the New York State Attorney General.[3]

References
  1. "Ted O'Brien wins in 55th state Senate District", MPNnow, Perinton, New York: GateHouse Media, 2012-11-07, archived from the original on 2013-02-01, retrieved 2013-01-05
  2. "Rich Funke takes Ted O'Brien's Senate seat". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. 2014-11-05. ISSN 1088-5153. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  3. Democrat & Chronicle, July 15, 2015
Party political offices
Preceded by
 Chairman of the Monroe County, New York Democratic Committee
2000 – 2002		 Succeeded by
Molly Clifford
Preceded by
Harry B. Bronson		 Minority Leader, Monroe County, New York Legislature
2010 – 2012		 Succeeded by
Carrie M. Andrews
Political offices
Preceded by
Jay Ricci		 Monroe County, New York Legislator, 17th District
November, 2004 – December 31, 2012		 Vacant
Title next held by
Joseph D. Morelle, Jr.
New York State Senate
Preceded by
James S. Alesi		 New York State Senate, 55th District
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015		 Succeeded by
Rich Funke


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