Brian Higgins

Maddow Blog | Why the Dems’ latest special election win adds to GOP headaches

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Amanda Smith

When Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins resigned to become president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, his party was relatively optimistic about ...

New York special election will fill vacancy in Congress created by resignation of Democrat Higgins

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Amanda Smith

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Voters in an upstate New York congressional district will choose between a Democrat regarded by many as the ...

What to expect in New York’s special congressional election

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Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ majority could tighten by another vote after Tuesday’s special congressional election in Buffalo — at least, temporarily. ...

Buffalo-area Republicans pick candidate for Higgins seat special election

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Amanda Smith

ALBANY, N.Y. — Western New York Republican officials have picked West Seneca Supervisor Gary Dickson to be their nominee in an April ...

Longtime Democrat from New York, Brian Higgins, to leave Congress early next year

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Amanda Smith

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., said Sunday he will leave Congress before the end of his current term ...