Eddie Day Pashinski, born on July 2, 1945, is a renowned American politician and a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 121st District. He was first elected in 2006. His district includes Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley, Plains Township, and two wards in Hanover Township, all in Luzerne County.
Before joining the General Assembly, Pashinski held several union positions with the Greater Nanticoke Area Education Association, serving as chief spokesperson, vice president, and eventually president. In addition to the local offices, he also served as PACE Director and Region Chairman for PSEA on the state level.
Pashinski has organized a package of legislation that has helped provide resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as well as helped to pass the historic 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included his language supporting Pa Preferred’s Homegrown by Heroes program, promoting Pennsylvania veterans who become farmers and producers.
A staunch supporter of community involvement, he has held leadership roles with the Luzerne County Coordinating Council, Luzerne County Legislative Committee, United Way of Wyoming Valley, and the Advocacy Fund for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (AF4GRG).
Apart from his political career, Pashinski is also a popular local musician, entertainment manager, and promoter. He is widowed and has four children and seven grandchildren.
Pashinski currently sits on several committees and caucuses including Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Chair Policy Committee, Northeast Delegation, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Caucus, Chairman Sportsmen’s Caucus, Co-Chairman Agriculture Caucus, Animal Protection Caucus, Arts & Culture Caucus, Bipartisan Film Caucus, Blue Lives Matter Caucus, Career & Technical Education Caucus, Climate Caucus, Community College Caucus, Early Childhood Education Caucus, Emerging Technologies Caucus, Fair Caucus, Firefighters & Emergency Services Caucus, Italian-American Caucus, Labor Caucus, Mental Health Caucus, Motorsports Caucus, PA Community Pharmacy Caucus, PA SAFE Caucus, Pennsylvania Charitable Nonprofit Caucus, Polish & Slavic American Caucus, Welcoming PA Caucus, and Women’s Health Caucus.
