Edwin Granai

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
  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.


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