Joe Sheehan is a Democratic representative for Wisconsin's 26th Assembly District, serving since 2025. Born Joseph Milton Sheehan on December 22, 1957, he is an educator and politician from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, elected in a close 2024 race with 51.4% of the vote. Notable achievements include nearly 20 years as superintendent of the Sheboygan Area School District, where he developed career pathways like Lakeshore Technical College associate degrees and Red Raider Manufacturing for non-college-bound students, raising $10 million in support. He later served as executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation, fostering job creation. He currently serves on the Committee on Education and the Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment, emphasizing a collaborative "We is the way to go" philosophy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned two bachelor's degrees in social science secondary education and psychology from Michigan State University; master's degree in education from the University of Houston; PhD in educational administration from Marquette University in 1995.
• Political Experience: Announced candidacy in April 2024 for the redrawn 26th District; won the general election narrowly. Previously held non-elected roles in education administration starting in 1989 and economic development.