Archive · 15 Jan 2026
ICE Deputy Director Resigns to Run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, who was the deputy director of ICE, has decided to leave her job to run for Congress.
She wants to represent Ohio's 9th District, which is currently represented by a Democrat named Marcy Kaptur.
Sheahan has a background in public affairs and previously worked as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
She believes that Ohio needs a representative who will support President Trump's agenda and make America safer and more prosperous.
Her decision comes at a time when ICE is facing criticism for some of its actions.
Madison Sheahan, ICE deputy director, resigns to run for Congress in Ohio's 9th District.
Sheahan previously served as Secretary of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
ICE is currently facing criticism over a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Sheahan's campaign focuses on supporting President Trump's agenda and Ohio's values.
Sheahan oversaw 20,000+ employees at ICE, including criminal investigators and removal officers.
- Who
- Madison Sheahan, former ICE deputy director
- What
- Resignation from ICE to run for Congress in Ohio's 9th District
- When
- Announced on Thursday morning
- Where
- Ohio's 9th Congressional District
- Why
- To support President Trump's agenda and represent Ohio's values
- Name
- Madison Sheahan
- Previous Position
- Deputy Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Education
- Ohio State University, Bachelor's in Public Affairs
- Congressional District
- Ohio's 9th Congressional District
- Current Representative
- Marcy Kaptur (Democrat)
- Previous Role
- Secretary of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- ICE Responsibilities
- Oversaw 20,000+ employees, including 6,800 criminal investigators and 6,000 officers