Sean Matthews | |
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Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives from the 10th district | |
In office November 8, 2014 –November 6, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Dennis E. Williams |
Succeeded by | Melanie Levin |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Eastern University |
Occupation | Teacher |
Sean Matthews is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives,representing District 10 until 2024. [1] In 2014,he challenged and defeated incumbent Democrat Dennis E. Williams,who he defeated again in 2016 when Williams attempted to retake his former seat. He is a teacher at Brandywine School District. [2]
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