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(s) 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

  1. 1 2 3 "Rep Sean McCann's Biography". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  2. Zipp, Yvonne (June 6, 2013). "State Rep. Sean McCann proposes independent commission to draw state's legislative districts". Kalamazoo Gazette. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  3. "Close 20th District state Senate race has candidates waiting on absentee-ballot count". MLive.com. Retrieved 2014-12-31.
  4. "In 20th District recount, O'Brien keeps win". WOODTV.com. December 10, 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-31.

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