Blind Law School Grad Bids For Votes in Sept. Pirmary

A Harvard Law School graduate who has ben totally blind since he was six has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor's Council from the Third Councillor District. Edward Snyder, a Cambridge resident, has been a practicing attorney since 1961.

Snyder has had a lifelong ambition to hold public office. He studied political science at Brandeis University, where he graduated with high honors.

Snyder seeks the seat of retiring Councillor John Costello, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor.