Cristin McCarthy Vahey | |
Spouse: | Brian Vahey |
Children: | 3 |
Birth Name: | Cristin McCarthy |
Party: | Democratic |
Birth Place: | West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Education: | University of Notre Dame (BA) University of Washington (MSW) |
State House: | Connecticut |
District: | 133rd |
Term Start: | January 7, 2015 |
Predecessor: | Kim Fawcett |
Signature: | Cristin McCarthy Vahey Signature.jpg |
Cristin McCarthy Vahey is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 133rd district. Elected in November 2014, she assumed office on January 7, 2015.
Vahey was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and government from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work.[2] [3]
Vahey began her career as a social worker. She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2014 and assumed office on January 7, 2015. Since 2019, she has served as co-chair of the House Planning and Development Committee.[4] [5]
Vahey and her husband, Brian Vahey, live in Fairfield, Connecticut and have three children.[6]