John J. Hafer
John J. Hafer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 9, 1991 – January 10, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | John N. Bambacus |
| Succeeded by | George C. Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1932 Frostburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 2019 (aged 87) Frostburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lorene Garrison Hafer |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science |
| Profession | Funeral Director |
John J. Hafer (1932–2019) represented District 1 in the Maryland Senate, which covers Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties. He retired from office in 2007.
Education[edit]
Hafer attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and received his B.S. (economics), graduating in 1954. He later graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1958.
Career[edit]
Hafer was a medic in the U.S. Army and also was a funeral director.
Hafer was a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau, the Allegany County Farm Bureau, and the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of Mason Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Tall Cedar of Lebanon, Past Potentate, Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, and is a Past Grand Tall Cedar. He is also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Farrady American Legion Post, Cumberland B.P.O. Elks; Cumberland Moose. Past chair, Salvation Army and the American Cancer Crusade.
Election results[edit]
- 2002 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[1]
Name Votes Percent Outcome John J. Hafer, Rep. 29,602 99.4% Won Other Write-Ins 180 0.6% Lost
- 1998 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[2]
Name Votes Percent Outcome John J. Hafer, Rep. 20,552 100% Won
- 1994 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[3]
Name Votes Percent Outcome John J. Hafer, Rep. 20,496 71% Won Edward A. Malloy Jr., Dem. 8,209 29% Lost
- 1990 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[4]
Name Votes Percent Outcome John J. Hafer, Rep. 14,397 59% Won Daniel F. McMullen, Dem. 10,126 41% Lost
References[edit]
- ^ "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
- ^ "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
- ^ "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
- ^ "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007