John J. Hafer

John J. Hafer represented District 1 in the Maryland Senate, which covers Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties. He retired from office in 2007.

John J. Hafer
State Senate District 1
In office
January 9, 1991 – January 10, 2007
Preceded byJohn N. Bambacus
Succeeded byGeorge C. Edwards
Personal details
Born (1932-02-25) February 25, 1932
Frostburg, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 5, 2019
Frostburg, Maryland
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Lorene Garrison Hafer
ProfessionFuneral Director

Education

Hafer attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and received his B.S. (economics), graduating in 1954. He later graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1958.

Career

Hafer was a medic in the U.S. Army and also was a funeral director.

Hafer was a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau, the Allegany County Farm Bureau, and the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of Mason Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Tall Cedar of Lebanon, Past Potentate, Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, and is a Past Grand Tall Cedar. He is also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Farrady American Legion Post, Cumberland B.P.O. Elks; Cumberland Moose. Past chair, Salvation Army and the American Cancer Crusade.

Election results
  • 2002 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[1]
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John J. Hafer, Rep. 29,602   99.4%    Won
Other Write-Ins 180   0.6%    Lost
  • 1998 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[2]
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John J. Hafer, Rep. 20,552   100%    Won
  • 1994 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[3]
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John J. Hafer, Rep. 20,496   71%    Won
Edward A. Malloy Jr., Dem. 8,209   29%    Lost
  • 1990 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 1[4]
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John J. Hafer, Rep. 14,397   59%    Won
Daniel F. McMullen, Dem. 10,126   41%    Lost
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References
  1. "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
  2. "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
  3. "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
  4. "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 7, 2007
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