Erin Sheehan Explained

Erin Sheehan
Party:Democratic
Residence:Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
State House:Maine
District:12th
Term Start:December 2, 2020
Term End:December 7, 2022
Predecessor:Victoria Foley
Successor:Billy Bob Faulkingham
Education:Clark University (BA)
Fashion Institute
of Technology
(AAS)
Spouse:Carson

Erin R. Sheehan is an American politician, businesswoman, and former fashion designer serving as a member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 12th district. She assumed office on December 2, 2020.

Education

Sheehan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography and women's studies from the Clark University and an Associate of Applied Science degree in menswear design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.[1] She was also a geology PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia.[2]

Career

Sheehan worked as a clothing designer for Tommy Hilfiger, John Varvatos, Evisu, Carter's, Fossil Group, and JCPenney.[3] In 2019, she opened a wine bar with her husband in Biddeford, Maine. She was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office the following month.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: – Erin Sheehan, Maine House 12 . 8 October 2020 . 2022-03-04.
  2. Web site: Erin Sheehan's Biography . 2022-03-04 . Vote Smart.
  3. Web site: Wells . Tammy . Incumbent Foley withdraws from House District 12 race, Sheehan announces run . 5 August 2020 . 2022-03-04.
  4. Web site: Representative Erin R. Sheehan . 2022-03-04 . legislature.maine.gov.
  5. Web site: Erin Sheehan . 2022-03-04 . Ballotpedia . en.