Michael Ranzenhofer

Michael H. Ranzenhofer
Member of the New York Senate
from the 61st district
Assumed office
January 2009
Preceded by Mary Lou Rath
Personal details
Born (1954-08-15) August 15, 1954[1][2]
Queens, New York[1]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sue[3]
Children two[3]
Residence Amherst, New York[3]
Alma mater SUNY at Albany
SUNY at Buffalo School of Law[3]
Profession lawyer, politician
Website Official website

Michael H. Ranzenhofer (born August 15, 1954)[1][2] is a Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing the 61st district. In addition to being a legislator, is partner with the law firm Friedman and Ranzenhofer.

Education

Ranzenhofer graduated from SUNY at Albany with a B.A.magna cum laude in 1976. He then earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Law in 1979.[3]

Political career

Ranzenhofer served in the Erie County Legislature from 1989 through 2008.[3] While a legislator, he has served as the Legislature's Majority Leader during the budget crisis with then County Executive Joel Giambra and Minority Leader. At present, he serves on the Community Enrichment Committee and the Human Services Committee. He has reportedly considered a race for Justice of the New York State Supreme Court during his tenure in the County Legislature.

He was first elected to the State Senate on November 4, 2008.[4] He won a second term on November 2, 2010.[3]

In 2011, Ranzenhofer voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call

Personal life

Ranzenhofer is a longtime resident of the town of Amherst, New York.[3] He and his wife Sue have two children:[3] Lisa and David.[5]

Election results

Michael H. Ranzenhofer (REP - IND - CON) ... 74,750
Joe Mesi (DEM - WOR) ... 67,207
Michael H. Ranzenhofer (REP - IND - CON) ... 63,467
Marc A. Coppola (DEM) ... 37,464

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "State Senate: Michael H. Ranzenhofer (R-C-I), District 61". Capitol Info. Archived from the original on April 8, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  2. 1 2 Hill, David J. (October 19, 2010). "Senate hopefuls talk spending". Tonawanda News. Retrieved December 18, 2010. Ranzenhofer, 56
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Michael H. Ranzenhofer: Biography". New York State Senate. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  4. Scott, Mark (November 5, 2008). "Lee Wins 26th District House Seat, Ranzenhofer Beats Mesi in State Senate Race". WBFO. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
  5. "Senator Michael Ranzenhofer (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  6. "General Election Results, State Senate: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 4, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  7. "General Election Results, State Senate: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by
Richard R. Anderson
16th District Erie County Legislator
1989-2003
Succeeded by
Seat Eliminated
Preceded by
Judith P. Fisher
4rd District Erie County Legislator
2004-2008
Succeeded by
Raymond Walter
Preceded by
Mary Lou Rath
New York State Senate, 61st District
2009–present
Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by
Bill Perkins
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
2011–present
Incumbent
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