Edward Patrick "Ed" Reagan (July 14, 1850 - October 5, 1928) was an American politician from Pacifica who served as a three-term territorial Governor and later a six-term Senator, taking office upon statehood in June of 1899 and serving until his death in 1928. As Senator, Reagan emerged as the powerful leader of the moderate Western Democrats, becoming a fierce advocate for war with Japan in the 1920s while also lobbying for women's suffrage, expanded labor rights and a robust role for the National Bank in light of the early 1920s economic crisis. The son of Irish immigrants, Reagan was a devout Catholic and a staunch supporter of fellow Democrat Al Smith, whom he considered a personal friend; Reagan became famous in 1924 when he filibustered three inconsequential bills on the Senate floo