Sean Andrew McCann[1] (born September 21, 1971) is the senator for the Michigan Senate's 19th district.[2] He formerly represented the 20th senate district.[3] He is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives, who represented the 60th district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Sean McCann | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret O'Brien |
| Constituency | 20th district (2019–2022)
19th district (2023– ) |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Jones |
| Succeeded by | Jon Hoadley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1971 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Priscilla |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University |
| Website | Official website |
Personal life and education edit
McCann graduated from Western Michigan University in 1993 with a degree in political science.[4]
Career edit
McCann served on the Kalamazoo, Michigan City Commission for ten years, starting in 1999. He was elected to the Michigan House in 2011, defeating Republican Jeff Fernandez.[4]
In 2013, he proposed the creation of an independent commission to draw legislative districts in the state, in order to help prevent gerrymandering.[5] He worked for the Kalamazoo Red Cross and the Vine Neighborhood Association.[4]
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.[6] He lost to O'Brien after a recount widened from 59 votes to 61 votes.[7]
In 2018, in a rematch, McCann defeated Margaret O'Brien with 60,523 votes to O'Brien's 48,197 votes.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Democrat Sean McCann beats GOP state Sen. Margaret O'Brien". MLive.com.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Sean McCann". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Rep Sean McCann's Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. 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.