Andy Harris (politician)
Andrew Peter Harris (born January 25, 1957) is an American politician and physician serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district since 2011. The district includes the entire Eastern Shore, as well as several eastern exurbs of Baltimore. He is the only Republican member of Maryland's congressional delegation. Harris previously served in the Maryland Senate.
Andy Harris | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Kratovil |
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office January 13, 1999 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Boozer (9th) Norman Stone (7th) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Kittleman (9th) J.B. Jennings (7th) |
| Constituency | 9th district (1999–2003) 7th district (2003–2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Peter Harris January 25, 1957 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Cookie Harris
(m. 1981; died 2014)Nicole Beus (m. 2017) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Johns Hopkins University (BS, MD, MHS) |
| Signature | |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1988–2010 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | Navy Medical Corps United States Navy Reserve |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm |
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