Sean Flaherty (politician)

Sean Flaherty (born June 11, 1985) is an American former member of the Maine House of Representatives.

For the Pennsylvania former politician, see Shawn Flaherty.
Sean Flaherty
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 127th district
In office
December 3, 2008 – 2010
Preceded byJohn McDonough
Succeeded byAmy Volk
Personal details
Born (1985-06-11) June 11, 1985
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionGovernment Relations

He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University in 2007. He then went on work for the American Association for Justice. On November 4, 2008, Flaherty defeated incumbent John F. McDonough, winning 56 percent of the vote. Flaherty was sworn in as a member of the Maine House of Representatives December 3, 2008.[1][2]

Flaherty was an accomplished swimmer, who as of 2012, is the record-holder for the fastest time in the annual 2.4 mile (3,960 yard-freestyle) Peaks to Portland open water swim. Flaherty's time in the 2001 race was 40:30.18 which remains the fastest time in the 30 years the race has been staged.[3]

On August 8, 2010, he was involved in a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Interstate 295 in Maine. He was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol.[4]

He lost his 2010 re-election bid to Republican Amy Volk.[5]

References
  1. Background Info Archived 2012-07-15 at Archive.today
  2. Elected in 2008 Archived 2012-07-16 at Archive.today
  3. http://www.mainemasters.org/results/Results%202001/Peaks%20Results%202001.htm
  4. State legislator faces OUI charge after crash, could lose coaching job Lewiston Sun Journal, Aug 11, 2010.
  5. Volk unseats Flaherty in House District 127 Portland Press Herald


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