Ted O'Brien

For the Australian politician, see Ted O'Brien (Australian politician).
Ted O'Brien
Member of the New York Senate
from the 55th district
In office
January 1, 2013  December 31, 2014
Preceded by James Alesi
Succeeded by Rich Funke
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Irondequoit, New York
Alma mater Union College and Syracuse University
Website www.nysenate.gov/senator/ted-obrien

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.

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 by serving 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 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, 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
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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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