Martin J. Sheehan is an American politician and jurist from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1989 to 1994, a judge of the 16th Kentucky District Court from 1994 to 2007, and a judge of the 16th Kentucky Circuit Court from 2007 to 2015. Sheehan was first elected to the house in 1988 after incumbent representative Joseph U. Meyer ran successfully for the Kentucky Senate.[1] In 1993 Sheehan was elected to the 16th district court.[2] He was elected to the 16th circuit court in 2007 to fill an unexpired term and did not seek reelection in 2014.[3]
Martin Sheehan | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the 16th Kentucky Circuit Court | |
| In office November 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Judge of the 16th Kentucky District Court | |
| In office January 3, 1994 – November 2007 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| In office January 1, 1989 – January 3, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph U. Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ "Three political veterans competing in senate race in Kenton, Pendleton". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 21, 1988. p. B1.
- ^ "Majority white district elects black legislator". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 12, 1994. p. B2.
- ^ "In a Letter, Kentucky Prosecutor Asked Former Grand Jurors to Support a Judicial Candidate". Louisville Public Media. May 19, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
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