Sue Cahill

Sue Cahill is an American politician and educator who is a member-elect of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 71st district. Elected in 2020, she will assume office on January 11, 2021.[1]

Sue Cahill
Member-elect of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 71st district
Assuming office
January 11, 2021
SucceedingMark Smith
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Children6
ResidenceMarshalltown, Iowa, U.S.
EducationGraceland University (MEd)

Early life and education

Cahill was raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a Master of Education from Graceland University.[2]

Career

Prior to her election, Cahill was a teacher in the Marshalltown Community School District and served as a member of the Marshalltown, Iowa City Council.[2] During the 2020 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses, Cahill supported Pete Buttigieg.[3]

In the 2020 election, Cahill ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. She defeated Republican nominee Tony Reed in the November general election.[4]

Personal life

Cahill has six sons. Her husband, John, died of colon cancer in 2006.[5]

References
  1. "Cahill clinches Iowa House seat". timesrepublican.com/. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  2. "Candidate Forum — State Representative, Sue Cahill — Democrat". timesrepublican.com/. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  3. Rynard, Pat (2019-11-07). "Iowa Endorsements For Buttigieg Roll In After Bus Tour, LJ Speech". Iowa Starting Line. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  4. "Sue Cahill". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  5. "Iowa House district 71 preview: Sue Cahill vs. Tony Reed". Bleeding Heartland. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-12-09.


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