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.

Erin Sheehan
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
December 2, 2020 – December 7, 2022
Preceded byVictoria Foley
Succeeded byBilly Bob Faulkingham
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarson
Residence(s)Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
EducationClark University (BA)
Fashion Institute
of Technology
(AAS)

Education

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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

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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]

References

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