Sheri Gilligan
Sheri Gilligan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office August 5, 2015 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Carter Barrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sheri Smallwood March 25, 1963 Cumming, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Patrick Gilligan (m. 1993) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Sheri Smallwood Gilligan (née Sheri Smallwood, born March 25, 1963) is an American politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives for the 24th district from 2015 to 2023. Gilligan was first elected in 2015 in a special election after previous representative Mark Hamilton resigned; she beat out three other opponents to complete Hamilton's remaining 18-month term.
Gilligan was born and raised in Forsyth County. While in high school, she competed at rifle shooting and set a new state record. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Gilligan moved to the Washington, D.C. area, where she worked as an intelligence analyst for two decades, including at the CIA. She also joined the Naval Reserve.
She is also a substitute teacher for Forsyth County Schools; she previously taught as an adjunct instructor at Lanier Technical College.
A self-described conservative, Gilligan supports gun rights, wants to lower taxes, and restricting abortion.
Gilligan plays the oboe.