Edwin C. Granai (August 16, 1931 – November 17, 2014)[1] was an American politician, businessman and minister who served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives and the Vermont State Senate.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, Granai was that party's nominee for Governor of Vermont in 1978, losing heavily to incumbent Republican Richard Snelling.[3] From 1981 to 1985 he served as Chairman of the Vermont Democratic Party.[4]

Edwin Granai
A grainy, black-and-white photo of a young white man looking at the camera with a smile.
Granai in 1978
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
January 1975 – January 10, 1979
GovernorThomas P. Salmon
Richard A. Snelling
Member of the Vermont State Senate
In office
January 10, 1991 – December 29, 1993
GovernorRichard A. Snelling
Howard Dean
Succeeded byJudy Stephany
ConstituencyChittenden Senate District
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic Party

References

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  1. ^ "Edwin Granai obituary". The Burlington Free Press. November 18, 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2023 – via Legacy.com.
  2. ^ "Chittenden Senate race will offer voters many choices on Tuesday". The Burlington Free Press. September 9, 1990. p. 13. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Snelling retains governor post". North Adams Transcript. November 8, 1978. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Vermont Democratic chief announces resignation". United Press International. July 19, 1985. Retrieved January 18, 2023.