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Chautauqua, Erie County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
United States Representative; District 27 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $165,200

U.S. Representatives are concerned with issues at the federal level. They enact laws, propose the federal budget, and discuss public policy issues. Representatives are apportioned among the states according to population.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Order is random and changes daily.

Michael J. McHale Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: 1994-2006 Assistant District Attorney
  • University of Akron, 1989-1993 Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • University of Rochester, 1985-1989 Bachelor of Arts, History, 1989
Brian M. Higgins Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Democratic, Independence, Working Families
  • Occupation: 2 years, Member, US House of Representatives
  • 6 years, Member, NYS Assembly
  • 6 years, Member, Buffalo Common Council
  • Master of Public Administration, John F. Kennedy School of Government
  • Harvard University, Master of Arts, History
  • Buffalo State College, Bachelor of Arts/Political Science
Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. All candidates have been invited to supply additional information to Smart Voter. Order of candidates is random and changes daily. 		  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of New York State has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Iraq, Medicare Drug, and Civil Rights.

Official Information

U.S. House of Representatives

Campaign Finance Data

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PoliticalMoneyLine Nonpartisan Information

Project Vote-Smart

  • About the Candidates - Browse the page to find the line(s) for US House 27. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record where available.
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