Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and physician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/01/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Andy Harris
13/10/2026
Harris clashed with a student journalist from the University of Maryland who was recording him after a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz in Cambridge, Maryland. He threatened to refer her to prosecutors under Maryland's two-party consent recording law, which drew criticism and wide attention on social media. The congressman's office later filed assault charges against a man at the same event, a case that is scheduled for a hearing on 07/12/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Andrew Peter Harris is an American Republican politician and physician who has represented Maryland's 1st congressional district since 2011. He chairs the House Freedom Caucus, a position he has held since September 2024. As of October 2026, he is seeking a ninth term in the House in the November 2026 midterm elections. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Regis High School, New York | 1974 |
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| Johns Hopkins University | B.S. 1977, M.D. 1980, M.H.S. 1995 |
Personal Life
| Military service | Served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and retired as a captain |
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| Medical practice | Practiced as an anesthesiologist, including at Johns Hopkins Hospital and later in Easton, Maryland |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Cookie Harris (married 1981; died 2014) |
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| Second spouse | Nicole Beus (married 2017) |
Family
| Parents | Hungarian immigrant parents |
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| Siblings | One of four boys |
| Children | 5 |
Career
| Maryland State Senate | Served 1999 to 2011, including as minority whip from 2003 to 2006 |
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| U.S. House of Representatives | Representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district since 2011 |
| House Freedom Caucus | Chair since September 2024 |
| House Appropriations Committee | Chairs the subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and related agencies |
| 2026 election | Running for a ninth term against Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz in the November 2026 midterms |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1998 as a political newcomer. | |
| 2. Was the sole Republican in Maryland's U.S. House delegation. | |
| 3. Received the Hero of the Taxpayer award from the Maryland Taxpayers Association in 2008. |
