Michael Ranzenhofer Explained

Michael H. Ranzenhofer
State Senate:New York State
District:61st
Term Start:January 1, 2009
Term End:December 31, 2020
Predecessor:Mary Lou Rath
Successor:Edward Rath III
Birth Date:15 August 1954
Birth Place:Queens, New York, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Sue
Children:2
Residence:Amherst, New York, U.S.
Education:University at Albany, SUNY (BA)
University at Buffalo (JD)

Michael H. Ranzenhofer (born August 15, 1954)[1] 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.[2]

Education

Ranzenhofer 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.

Career

He is a partner at the law firm of Friedman and Ranzenhofer.[3]

Ranzenhofer served in the Erie County Legislature from 1989 through 2008. 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.

Ranzenhofer was first elected to the State Senate on November 4, 2008.[4]

In 2011, Ranzenhofer voted against the Marriage Equality Act allowing same-sex marriage in New York.

In 2014, Ranzenhofer appeared on The Daily Show to talk about yogurt legislation in New York State, which the host called "absurd".

In December 2019, Ranzenhofer announced that he would not seek re-election the following fall.[3] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Edward Rath III.

Personal life

Ranzenhofer is a longtime resident of the town of Amherst, New York. He and his wife Sue have two children: Lisa and David.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senate hopefuls talk spending . Tonawanda News . David J. . Hill . October 19, 2010 . December 18, 2010 . Ranzenhofer, 56 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728065750/http://tonawanda-news.com/local/x154638311/Senate-hopefuls-talk-spending . July 28, 2011 .
  2. Web site: New York Sen. Michael Ranzenhofer won't run in 2020 . Democratandchronicle.com . 2019-12-06 . 2020-01-22.
  3. Web site: Senator Ranzenhofer announces his retirement . The Batavian . 2019-12-06 . 2020-01-22.
  4. Web site: Lee Wins 26th District House Seat, Ranzenhofer Beats Mesi in State Senate Race . . Scott . Mark . November 5, 2008 . August 8, 2010.