Andy Harris Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Andy Harris (Andrew Peter Harris)

Last Updated: 29 Apr, 2024 | Views: 187

Age: 67

Profession: Politician

Other Profession(s): Army Officer

Famous For: U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's

Higher Education: Johns Hopkins University (BS, MD, MHS)

Net Worth: $5 Million Approx.

Andy Harris Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

25 Jan, 1957 (67 Years 08 Months 20 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

New York

Birth District

New York City

Birth Place

Brooklyn

Birth Sign

Aquarius

Nationalities

American

Andy Harris Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Andy Harris was born in New York City, USA, on January 25, 1957. Harris graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BS in biology in 1977 and an MD in 1980. The university's Bloomberg School of Hygiene and Public Health awarded him an MHS in health policy and management in 1995. He also obtained an MHS in health finance and management.
Andy Harris Career:
Andy Harris Maryland General Assembly:
• In 1998, Harris won a seat in the Maryland Senate representing District 9, which included a portion of Baltimore County.
• In the 1998 primary, he overcame Minority Leader F. Vernon Boozer, his predecessor.
Andy Harris U.S. House of Representatives
• In Maryland's first congressional district's Republican primary, Harris defeated both State Senator E. J. Pipkin and longtime incumbent Republican Wayne Gilchrest.
• He clarified that he took issue with Gilchrest's choice to back a bill proposed by Democrats that established a deadline for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
Andy Harris Won the Republican Primary
• With 78.4% of the vote, Harris defeated three opponents to win the Republican primary.
• With 229,135 votes (67.8%) in the general election, Harris defeated Democratic rival Joe Werner, a "perennial candidate and little-known Harford County attorney," to win a second term.
Andy Harris Awards:
2001: Dr. Henry P. and M. Page Laughlin Distinguished Public Officer Award
Andy Harris Unknown Facts:
• A law that forbade discrimination against same-sex couples was the subject of a two-hour long filibuster led by Harris in 2001. The effort came to an end after two-thirds of state senators decided to restrict debate.