Brian Higgins
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For other people named Brian Higgins, see Brian Higgins (disambiguation).
Brian Michael Higgins[1][2] (born October 6, 1959) is an American former politician who was the U.S. representative for New York's 26th congressional district, from 2005 until 2024.[3][4] The district, numbered as the 27th district from 2005 to 2013 but as the 26th from 2013 to 2024, included Buffalo and Niagara Falls, along with some surrounding urban and suburban areas. Higgins is a member of the Democratic Party,[3][4] and of several congressional committees and caucuses.[3] He was born and raised Buffalo, New York before obtaining a bachelor's and master's from Buffalo State College and an MPA from Harvard University.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, Preceded by ...
Brian Higgins | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 2005 – February 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jack Quinn |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Constituency | 27th district (2005–2013) 26th district (2013–2024) |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 145th district | |
In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Richard Keane |
Succeeded by | Mark J. F. Schroeder |
Member of the Buffalo Common Council from the South district | |
In office 1988–1993 | |
Preceded by | James Keane |
Succeeded by | Bonnie Kane Lockwood |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-10-06) October 6, 1959 (age 64) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Hannon |
Children | 2 |
Education | Buffalo State College (BA, MA) Harvard University (MPA) |
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