Edward J. "Chip" Clancy Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Clancy, circa 1993 | |
| 55th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts | |
| In office 2002 – January 4, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. McManus |
| Succeeded by | Judith Flanagan Kennedy |
| Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District | |
| In office 1995–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Walter J. Boverini |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. McGee |
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District | |
| In office 1991–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas W. McGee |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. McGee |
| City Council, Councilor at Large Lynn, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1984–1991 | |
| City Council Lynn, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1978–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Linda |
| Alma mater | Providence College, Cum Laude (1972); Suffolk University Law School, (1975). |
| Profession | Attorney |
Edward J. "Chip" Clancy Jr. (June 30, 1950 – June 6, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Massachusetts who served the 55th mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts. He was first elected in November 2001. Previously, Clancy served on the Lynn City Council. After the council, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate. In 2001, while still a member of the Massachusetts Senate, Clancy was elected as Mayor of Lynn; after his election as Mayor, Clancy resigned from the Senate. On November 3, 2009, he was defeated by challenger Judith Flanagan Kennedy, by a margin of 27 votes.[1]