Mike Sheridan

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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 44th district
Mike Sheridan

In office 2005 – Present

Born	September 17, 1958 (1958-09-17) (age 49) Janesville, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Sarah
Residence	Janesville, Wisconsin
Profession	President, United Auto Workers Local 95
Religion	Roman Catholic

Michael J. 'Mike' Sheridan (born September 17, 1958) is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 44th Assembly District since his election in 2004. He is a member of the Committees on Insurance, Labor, Small Business, and Workforce Development.

Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended George S. Parker High School from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his Associates degree at University of Wisconsin-Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto assembly worker for General Motors Janesville Assembly, during which he was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union Local 95, of which he is now President.

In March 2007, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a bill sponsored by Sheridan and State Rep. Eugene Hahn of Cambria, Wisconsin that would offer a $1,000 tax credit for buyers of flex-fuel vehicles, representing a benefit for the automobile and ethanol industries. Hahn was reported to have an investment in an ethanol company, and Sheridan's position at the UAW was highlighted.^[1] The Janesville Gazette editorialized that the Janesville economy was dependent on the success of the GM plant, and "arguably his biggest concern. Voters expect him to fight for GM's interests at the Capitol."^[2]