Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins announced Sunday his departure from Congress before the end of his current term due to dissatisfaction with the current state of politics in the nation.
— Hannah Ferrera November 12, 2023 “Congress is not the institution that I went to 19 years ago. It’s a very different place today,” Higgins added. “We’re spending more time doing less. And the American people aren’t being served.” While Higgins was expected to not run for reelection, he previously wasn't clear about ending his term early. The abrupt announcement of Higgins' departure is likely to tee up a special election in the spring for the 26th Congressional District, part of Erie and Niagara counties, which leans heavily Democratic.
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