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. She was re-elected in 2022 from the 132nd district (which corresponds to the 12th district before the 2020 United States redistricting cycle) and retired in 2024.

Erin Sheehan
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 132nd district
In office
December 7, 2022  December 4, 2024
Preceded byNicole Grohoski (before re-dirstricting)
Succeeded byRyan Fecteau
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 (after re-districting)
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
SpouseCarson
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". October 8, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  2. "Erin Sheehan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  3. Wells, Tammy (August 5, 2020). "Incumbent Foley withdraws from House District 12 race, Sheehan announces run". Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  4. "Representative Erin R. Sheehan". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  5. "Erin Sheehan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 4, 2022.