Brendan Sharkey
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Joseph Brendan Sharkey (born March 18, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician. He is the former Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He was sworn in as Speaker on January 9, 2013. From 2011 until his election as Speaker he served as the Majority Leader. From 2001 to 2017, he represented the 88th Assembly District, consisting of parts of Hamden.
Quick Facts Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Brendan Sharkey | |
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Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office January 9, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Chris Donovan |
Succeeded by | Joe Aresimowicz |
Majority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Denise Merrill |
Succeeded by | Joe Aresimowicz |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
In office January 3, 2001 – January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Margaret “Peggy” Gill |
Succeeded by | Josh Elliott |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Brendan Sharkey[1] (1962-03-18) March 18, 1962 (age 62) Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Georgetown University (B.A.) University of Connecticut, Hartford (J.D.) |
Website | House website |
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