John Cavanaugh
Profile
John Cavanaugh is an American attorney and politician currently serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature representing the 9th district. Elected in 2020 and assuming office in 2021, he holds leadership roles including Vice Chairperson of the General Affairs Committee and serves on several other legislative bodies. Before his political career, he worked as an assistant public defender and in the insurance industry. He is part of a prominent Nebraska political family, following in the footsteps of his father, former U.S. Representative John J. Cavanaugh III, and his sister, state senator Machaela Cavanaugh.
Details
- Born
- October 6, 1980 · 45 years old
- Birth place
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Education
- Creighton Preparatory School, Catholic University of America, Vermont Law School
- Career
- Attorney, assistant public defender, quality assurance professional at FirstComp Insurance
