Cristin McCarthy Vahey
Cristin McCarthy Vahey | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 133rd district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Fawcett |
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| Born | Cristin McCarthy West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brian Vahey |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) University of Washington (MSW) |
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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.
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Vahey and her husband, Brian Vahey, live in Fairfield, Connecticut and have three children.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cristin McCarthy Vahey". cbia.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-07.
- ^ "Fairfield Selectman Cristin McCarthy Vahey To Run For State Rep". Fairfield Daily Voice. 2014-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Cristin McCarthy Vahey Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Archived from the original on 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Cristin McCarthy Vahey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Connecticut House passes scaled back zoning reform bill". AP NEWS. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Candidate Profile: Cristin McCarthy Vahey For Fairfield State Rep". Fairfield, CT Patch. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- Living people
- Politicians from West Chester, Pennsylvania
- University of Notre Dame alumni
- University of Washington School of Social Work alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Connecticut
- People from Fairfield, Connecticut
- 21st-century American women