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Andy Harris

Former U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland 1st Congressional District

District 1, Maryland

Andrew P. "Andy" Harris is a prominent American politician and physician known for his service as a U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district. Born on January 25, 1957, Harris has a robust background in both medicine and politics. He earned a Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and has had an esteemed career as an anesthesiologist. Harris served as a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital and as an anesthesiologist in the Naval Reserve. In the political arena, he was a member of the Maryland State Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. With a strong Republican affiliation, Harris has been an advocate for healthcare reform and fiscal conservatism throughout his legislative career.