Cristin McCarthy Vahey

Cristin McCarthy Vahey is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 133rd district. Elected in November 2014, she assumed office on January 7, 2015.

Cristin McCarthy Vahey
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 133rd district
Assumed office
January 7, 2015
Preceded byKim Fawcett
Personal details
Born
Cristin McCarthy

West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBrian Vahey
Children3
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BA)
University of Washington (MSW)

Early life and education

Vahey was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and government from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work.[2][3]

Career

Vahey began her career as a social worker. She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2014 and assumed office on January 7, 2015. Since 2019, she has served as co-chair of the House Planning and Development Committee.[4][5]

Personal life

Vahey and her husband, Brian Vahey, live in Fairfield, Connecticut and have three children.[6]

References

  1. "Cristin McCarthy Vahey". cbia.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-07.
  2. "Fairfield Selectman Cristin McCarthy Vahey To Run For State Rep". Fairfield Daily Voice. 2014-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  3. "Cristin McCarthy Vahey Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Archived from the original on 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  4. "Cristin McCarthy Vahey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  5. "Connecticut House passes scaled back zoning reform bill". AP NEWS. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  6. "Candidate Profile: Cristin McCarthy Vahey For Fairfield State Rep". Fairfield, CT Patch. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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