Brian M. Ashe (born April 23, 1963) is an American politician who represents the 2nd Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes all of Hampden and Longmeadow and part of East Longmeadow, Monson, and Springfield.[1]
Brian Ashe | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Hampden district | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Rogeness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1963 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sonja M. Ashe |
| Residence | Longmeadow, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Westfield State College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
editAshe entered politics with his election to the Longmeadow Select Board, where he served from 2001 to 2008.[2]
In 2006, Ashe unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts Senate in the 1st Hampden and Hampshire district, losing to Gale D. Candaras.[3]
In 2008, Ashe ran to succeed Republican Representative Mary Rogeness in the 2nd Hampden district. He defeated Springfield City Councilor Kateri B. Walsh in the Democratic primary and Republican William G. Scibelli, a colleague on the Longmeadow Select Board, in the general election. Ashe became the first Democrat to represent the district in 36 years.[4][3]
Committee Assignments
editSource:[5]
- Vice Chair, House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- Joint Committee on Public Health
- Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Personal life
editAshe and his wife Sonja have two children, Tiernan and Kyra.[6][7] His father, Donald E. Ashe, served 35 years as Hampden County Registrar of Deeds.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Representative Brian M. Ashe: District". The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Brian M. Ashe: Biography". The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Brian M. Ashe (D)". Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Newsroom, The Republican (2008-09-17). "Brian Ashe beats Kateri Walsh in 2nd Hampden District bid". masslive. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Representative Brian M. Ashe: Committees". The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Ashe: Elected MA State Rep 2008 Wife Sonja son Tiernan daughter Kyra Dog-Penny Cat-Pucky Love family B's Sox, music, sports & my job". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Media, SC Student (2018-11-01). "Field Hockey freshman Kyra Ashe has mixed her ice hockey skill with her love for field hockey to become a dynamic forward for the Pride". The Springfield Student. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Hampden County Registrar Of Deeds Donald Ashe Dies At 83". New England Public Media. 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
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