MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. Rep. Sheehan will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session: Assembly Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment. 

Following the ceremony, Rep. Sheehan released the following statement:

“I am incredibly honored to be sworn in as the next State Representative for the 26th Assembly District. I want to thank the voters of the 26th Assembly District for putting their trust in me, as well as my family for their continued support. It is a privilege to be able to serve our neighbors, and I am excited to work with my new colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to address pressing issues facing Wisconsinites. 

“I am excited to be assigned to the Assembly Committee on Education and the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment. I am eager to bring my professional experience as a former Superintendent and Economic Development leader to the table to bring folks together to solve problems. 

“I am humbled to have the opportunity to represent my community. Please reach out to my office if I can ever be of assistance. Let’s get to work.”