John Cavanaugh (politician)
John Cavanaugh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1980 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathleen |
| Relations | Machaela Cavanaugh (sister) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | John Joseph Cavanaugh III (father) |
| Education | Catholic University (BA) Vermont Law School (MA, JD) |
John J. Cavanaugh Jr. (born October 6, 1980) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 9th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.
Early life and education
[edit]Cavanaugh was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He is one of eight siblings.[1] His father, John Joseph Cavanaugh III, was also a member of the Nebraska Legislature and represented Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981. His sister, Machaela Cavanaugh, is also a member of the Nebraska Legislature.[2] Cavanaugh graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in 1999. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Catholic University of America in 2003, followed by a Master of Arts in environmental policy and a Juris Doctor from the Vermont Law School.[3]
Career
[edit]Cavanaugh was an intern in both chambers of the United States Congress. From 2006 to 2008, he worked in quality assurance for FirstComp Insurance.[4] He also worked as an attorney and assistant public defender.[5] He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Gamareician, Barbara (1977-08-14). "A Congressional Wife's 'Down Home' Letter From Washington". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "Former Rep. John Cavanaugh's daughter seeks Nebraska Legislature seat". AP NEWS. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "John Cavanaugh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "John Cavanaugh's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "Senator John Cavanaugh on Meaningful Conversations and Progress in the Nebraska Legislature". 91.5 KIOS-FM. 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ admin (2019-03-22). "Cavanaugh continues family legacy of public service". Unicameral Update. Retrieved 2022-03-26.