Joseph Eugene Zimmer (May 16, 1912 – July 1, 1995) was an American politician from New York.

Life

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He was born on May 16, 1912, in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He attended Public School No. 14, St. Francis School, and Troy High School.[1]

Zimmer was a member of the New York State Assembly (Rensselaer Co., 1st D.) from 1941 to 1944, sitting in the 163rd and 164th New York State Legislatures, being the only member of the American Labor Party in both legislatures, though elected with Republican endorsement.[2]

He died on July 1, 1995.[3]

Sources

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  1. ^ New York Red Book (1943; pg. 174)
  2. ^ Laborite Hits "Rick" Talk to Legislature in the Syracuse Herald–Journal, of Syracuse, on January 22, 1943
  3. ^ "Joseph E. Zimmer" Archived 2016-06-23 at the Wayback Machine at Social Security Info
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Rensselaer County, 1st District

1941–1944
Succeeded by
John S. Finch
all of Rensselaer County