Sean McCann (politician)
Sean McCann | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office 2011–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Jones |
| Succeeded by | Jon Hoadley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Priscilla |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University |
Sean McCann (born 1971) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives, who represented the 60th district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
McCann graduated from Western Michigan University in 1993 with a degree in political science.[1]
Career
McCann served on the Kalamazoo, Michigan City Commission for ten years, starting in 1999. He was elected to the Michigan House in 2011.[1]
In 2013, he proposed the creation of an independent commission to draw legislative districts in the state, in order to help prevent gerrymandering.[2] He worked for the Kalamazoo Red Cross and the Vine Neighborhood Association.[1]
In 2014, he ran against Republican Party nominee Margaret O'Brien and Libertarian Party nominee Lorence Wenke for the 20th district seat in the Michigan Senate.[3] He lost to O'Brien after a recount widened from 59 votes to 61 votes.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Rep Sean McCann's Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ Zipp, Yvonne (June 6, 2013). "State Rep. Sean McCann proposes independent commission to draw state's legislative districts". Kalamazoo Gazette. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ "Close 20th District state Senate race has candidates waiting on absentee-ballot count". MLive.com. Retrieved 2014-12-31.
- ^ "In 20th District recount, O'Brien keeps win". WOODTV.com. December 10, 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-31.