Candidate Bio: Edward Blankenhorn, Republican, Suffolk Legislature, 14th District

Political candidates often have extensive community and public service experience and such information provides readers with deeper knowledge come election time.

Here's the biography for Edward Blankenhorn who is the Republican challenger running for the seat of Suffolk County Legislator in the 14th district:

• Ran unsuccessful bid for New York State Assembly in 1990.
• Lifelong Lindenhurst resident.
• Marine Corps veteran.
• Budget analyst at Northrop Grumman for 30 years.
• Served seven years on Lindenhurst School Board.
• Served 10 years on BOCES Western Suffolk Board.
• BS in industrial engineering from Hofstra University.
• Treasurer of Loyal Order of the Moose.
• Life member of Lindenhurst Historical Society
• Board of directors member of Smithhaven Ministries and held various positions.