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ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan resigns to pursue a Republican bid in Ohio’s 9th congressional district, entering a crowded primary to try to unseat Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur amid redistricting that could favor Republicans; she frames herself as a Trump conservative and highlights her ICE tenure in campaign materials.
ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan resigned to run in Ohio’s 9th District as a Republican in a crowded primary to unseat Rep. Marcy Kaptur. The race follows redistricting that made the district more GOP-friendly; the May 5, 2026 primary also features several other GOP contenders, with national attention on electoral dynamics and Trump-era immigration policy influence.
Madison Sheahan, a 26-year-old with no background in conservation issues, has been chosen by Gov.-elect Jeff Landry to head the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in Louisiana. Sheahan, who is stepping down from her role as executive director of the South Dakota Republican Party, has no formal experience in ecology, biology, or conservation. Landry cited her previous work in political campaigns and her role in passing legislation protecting women's sports as reasons for her appointment. The decision has raised concerns among some who question her qualifications for the position.