Larry Sheahan
Party: Republican
Age: 44
Personal: Married to Lura since 1997. Two step-daughters, Stephan, 30, and Anna, 20. Stepson, Jim, died last year at age 29.
Education: Bachelor of arts in political science (pre-law) from WSU in 1978 and law degree from Willamette University, 1985.
Professional: Partner in Sheahan and Sheahan law firm, 1986 to present.
Political: Session aide to Sen. Pat Patterson, 1987; elected to state House from 9th district, 1992; appointed to chairman of House Law and Justice Committee, 1995; appointed to state Senate, 1999; elected Senate majority floor leader, 2003.
Key issues: Cutting taxes and limiting size of government; creating new jobs in both urban and rural areas; improving health care for the people in the district through tort reform and improving health insurance reform.
Money raised/spent: Raised $320,762, spent $314,015 as of Aug. 25
Top contributors: candidate, $135,000; Don Sheahan of Rosalia, $3,925; Wanda Sheahan of Rosalia, $3,925; Karen Worthy, Spokane homemaker, $3,100; Christopher Bayley, Seattle business executive, $2,153; Betty Wheeler, Spokane retiree, $2,000; James P. Cowles, Cowles Publishing Co. executive, $2,000.
Quote: "I have the experience both in the legislative process and in the private sector to make sure that the vital interests of Eastern Washington are protected in Washington, D.C."
Key influence: Father, Don Sheahan
Favorite book: The Bible
First priority if elected: "To put myself in a positon of influence by being elected House freshman class president."
Website: sheahanforcongress.com
Email: larry@sheahanforcongress.com
