GAINEY, Edward C., a Representative from Allegheny County; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., February 19, 1970; graduated, Peabody High School, 1988; B.A., business management, Morgan State University, 1994; legislative aide, Pennsylvania State Representative Joseph Preston; community development specialist, city of Pittsburgh; chair, Pittsburgh City Democratic Committee; member, Allegheny County Democratic Committee; unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2006); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012; reelected to serve 4 more consecutive terms.