Sean R. Eberhart (born 1966) is an American politician and businessperson. He was a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 57th District, from 2007 to 2022. He served on the Shelby County Council from 1998 to 2006, and as its president from 2003 to 2006.[1] He served on the County Council's 4th district.[2] He retired from political life in 2022.
Sean Eberhart | |
|---|---|
 The Eberhart family with Richard Lugar in 2007 | |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
| In office 2007–2022 | |
| Preceded by | Luke Messer |
| Succeeded by | Craig Haggard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1966 Shelbyville, Indiana, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rebecca Eberhart |
| Residence(s) | Shelbyville, Indiana, US |
| Alma mater | Purdue University (BS) Indiana University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Small business owner |
In 2023, he pled guilty to felony charges of corruption for accepting a $350,000 a year job, in exchange for his legislative support for two gambling casinos on Lake Michigan.[3][4]
Early life and education
editEberhart attended Shelbyville High School.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Indiana Legislator Database".
- ^ "6 May 1998, 18 - The Indianapolis News at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com.
- ^ Whitney Downard (November 28, 2023). "Former Rep. Sean Eberhart pleads guilty to felony charge". indianacapitalchronicle.com.
- ^ "Southern District of Indiana | Former Indiana State Representative Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Corruption Charge | United States Department of Justice". 10 November 2023.
External links
edit- State Representative Sean Eberhart official Indiana State Legislature site
- Sean Eberhart for State Representative official campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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