Michael H. Ranzenhofer (born August 15, 1954)[1][2] is an American politician from the state of New York. From 2009 until 2020, Ranzenhofer was a Republican member of the New York State Senate from the 61st district.[3]
Michael H. Ranzenhofer | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 61st district | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Lou Rath |
| Succeeded by | Edward Rath III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1954[1][2] Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sue |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Amherst, New York, U.S. |
| Education | University at Albany, SUNY (BA) University at Buffalo (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Education
editRanzenhofer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University at Albany, SUNY 1976 and a Juris Doctor from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Law in 1979.[4]
Career
editHe is a partner at the law firm of Friedman and Ranzenhofer.[5]
Ranzenhofer served in the Erie County Legislature from 1989 through 2008.[4] 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. He served on the Community Enrichment Committee and the Human Services Committee. He reportedly considered a race for Justice of the New York State Supreme Court during his tenure in the County Legislature.[citation needed]
Ranzenhofer was first elected to the State Senate on November 4, 2008.[6][4]
In 2011, Ranzenhofer voted against the Marriage Equality Act allowing same-sex marriage in New York.[7]
In 2014, Ranzenhofer appeared on The Daily Show to talk about yogurt legislation in New York State, which the host called "absurd".[8]
In December 2019, Ranzenhofer announced that he would not seek re-election the following fall.[5] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Edward Rath III.
Personal life
editRanzenhofer is a longtime resident of the town of Amherst, New York. He and his wife Sue have two children: Lisa and David.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "State Senate: Michael H. Ranzenhofer (R-C-I), District 61". Capitol Info. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ a b Hill, David J. (October 19, 2010). "Senate hopefuls talk spending". Tonawanda News. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
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- ^ "New York Sen. Michael Ranzenhofer won't run in 2020". Democratandchronicle.com. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ a b c "Michael H. Ranzenhofer: Biography". New York State Senate. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ a b "Senator Ranzenhofer announces his retirement". The Batavian. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ Scott, Mark (November 5, 2008). "Lee Wins 26th District House Seat, Ranzenhofer Beats Mesi in State Senate Race". WBFO. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
- ^ "NY State Assembly Bill 2011-A8354". www.nysenate.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "NY Senate Argued Over WHAT???". HuffPost. 2014-05-09. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Senator Michael Ranzenhofer (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
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