Sue Cahill
Sue Cahill (born 1959) is an American politician and educator. A Democrat, she has been a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 52nd district since 2021.
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mark Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | 1959 (age 63–64) Kansas City, Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 6 |
Residence(s) | Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S. |
Education | Benedictine College (BA) Buena Vista University (BA) Graceland University (MEd) |
Early life and education
Cahill was born in 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Archbishop O'Hara High School and received a bachelor's of arts degree in communications from Benedictine College and a bachelor's of arts degree in education from Buena Vista University.[1] She earned a masters of education from Graceland University.[2] She worked as a teacher in the Marshalltown Community School District and served as a member of the city council of Marshalltown, Iowa.[2] During the 2020 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses, Cahill supported Pete Buttigieg.[3]
Career
Cahill was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives for the 71st district in 2020, assuming office on January 11, 2021.[4] She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Tony Reed in the November general election, receiving 6,800 votes to his 5,315.[5][6] She is a member of the administration and rules committee, the education committee, the labor committee and ranking member of the veterans affairs committee.[1]
In the 2022 general election, Cahill is running unopposed in the 52nd district, a new district which was created during the 2020 redistricting cycle.[7][8]
Personal life
Cahill has six sons. Her husband, John, died of colon cancer in 2006.[9][10]
References
- "State Representative". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- "Candidate Forum — State Representative, Sue Cahill — Democrat". timesrepublican.com/. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- Rynard, Pat (2019-11-07). "Iowa Endorsements For Buttigieg Roll In After Bus Tour, LJ Speech". Iowa Starting Line. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- "Cahill clinches Iowa House seat". timesrepublican.com/. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- "Candidate List: June 7, 2022 Primary Election" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State's Office. May 10, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- "Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State's Office. November 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- "Deyoe to face Libertarian opponent in State House race". Times Republican. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- "What does redistricting mean for Marshall County?". Times Republican. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- "Iowa House district 71 preview: Sue Cahill vs. Tony Reed". Bleeding Heartland. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- "City council member running for state House". Times Republican. Retrieved 2022-10-30.