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  Ferency, Zolton A.
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AffiliationDemocratic  
 
NameZolton A. Ferency
Address
East Lansing, Michigan , United States
EmailNone
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Born June 30, 1922
DiedMarch 23, 1993 (70 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
Last ModifedRBH
May 15, 2016 03:57am
Tags Caucasian - Hungarian - Army - ACLU - NAACP - Catholic -
InfoFerency, Zolton A. (1922-1993) of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., June 30, 1922. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; lawyer; Michigan Democratic state chair, 1963-68; candidate for Governor of Michigan, 1966 (Democratic), 1970 (Democratic primary), 1974 (Human Rights), 1978 (Democratic primary), 1982 (Democratic primary); Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1968; candidate for justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1972 (Human Rights), 1976 (Human Rights), 1986 (Independent); candidate in Democratic primary for Michigan state senate 24th District, 1990. Catholic. Member, NAACP; Catholic War Veterans; Veterans of Foreign Wars. Died, following a heart attack, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., March 23, 1993. Interment at Summit Cemetery, Williamston, Mich.


Contents from a campaign brochure from his 1986 Supreme Court run:

ZOLTON FERENCY
CONCERNED
COMMITTED
QUALIFIED

A lifetime of public service well qualifies Zolton Ferency for a position on our highest court.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

1946
Undergraduate Degree, Michigan State University
1952
Law Degree, Detroit College of Law
1955
Graduate, Labor Law Program, Wayne State University Law School
1972
Masters of Science Degree, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University

ACADEMIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE:
Private Law Practice:
1953-1955
Ferency, Sweeny and Markus
1960-1961
Marston, Ganos and Ferency
1968-1972
Sole Practitioner

1963-1968
Chairman, Michigan Democratic Party
1972-Present
Professor of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
1955-1957
Deputy Director, Michigan Workmans' Compensation Department
1957-1958
Commissioner, Michigan Liquor Control Commission
1960-1961
Director, Michigan Workmens' Compensation Department
1961-1963
Executive Secretary to Governor John B. Swainson
1981-1983
Ingham County Commissioner

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
State Bar of Michigan
American Arbitration Association
Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency
Past Vice-President, Polish-Hungarian World Federation
Life member, N.A.A.C.P.
Executive Board, Lansing branch, A.C.L.U.
State Board, Michigan League for Human Services
Past President, M.S.U. Chapter, American Association of University Professors
Director, East Lansing Economic Development Corporation

Zolton Ferency has spent a lifetime fighting to establish and protect the basic rights of people. As a practicing attorney and legal scholar, Zolton Ferency is highly regarded by lawyers and judges. His reputation for honesty, integrity and fairness has earned him the respect of conservatives and liberals alike.

Zolton Ferency's accomplishments and qualifications for judicial office must be communicated to the electorate. With your financial support, the task of carrying an effective message to the voters before Nov. 4 can be accomplished.

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Vote Zolton Ferency for Supreme Court Justice on the non-partisan section of your ballot on November 4.



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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Sep 00, 2004 12:00pm Profile Zolton Ferency: A community legend  Article Craverguy 
Mar 26, 1993 12:00am Obituary Zolton Ferency Dies; Political Champion Of Liberals Was 70  Article Craverguy 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 4.00000 Average

FAMILY

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  08/07/1990 MI State Senate 24 - D Primary Lost 21.98% (-56.03%)
  08/03/1982 MI Governor - D Primary Lost 10.50% (-39.73%)
  08/08/1978 MI Governor - D Primary Lost 24.98% (-14.81%)
  11/05/1974 MI Governor Lost 1.08% (-49.99%)
  08/04/1970 MI Governor - D Primary Lost 29.76% (-24.34%)
  11/08/1966 MI Governor Lost 39.13% (-21.41%)
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