Stephen McGrail
| Stephen McGrail | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
|
In office 1973–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Fred I. Lamson |
| Succeeded by | John A. Brennan, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 23, 1948 Melrose, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
Northeastern University Suffolk University Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Stephen John McGrail is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts Senate.
Early life
McGrail was born on September 23, 1948 in Melrose, Massachusetts. He graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School, Northeastern University, and Suffolk University Law School.
Politics
McGrail served on the Wakefield, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen from 1971 to 1973. From 1973 to 1977 he represented the 4th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts Senate. In 1976 he was a candidate for the 7th congressional district seat previously held by Torbert Macdonald. He finished fourth in a twelve candidate Democratic primary won by Ed Markey.[1]
In 1986 McGrail challenged incumbent Middlesex District Attorney Scott Harshbarger in the Democratic primary. He lost 76 percent to 24 percent.[2]
In 1990 McGrail ran for the Massachusetts Senate seat in the Middlesex and Essex district. He lost in the Democratic primary to Mike Festa.[3]
References
- ↑ "New In The Phoenix -- Running For Markey's Seat". Dorchester Reporter. February 21, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ↑ Langner, Paul (September 17, 1986). "Harshbarger, McGonigle Win In Middlesex Races; Ryan Still Hampden DA". The Boston Globe.
- ↑ McGrory, Brian (October 17, 1990). "In a Democratic District, GOP Sees Chance to Nab State Senate Seat". The Boston Globe.