<p>A <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/u-s-house-of-representatives" target="_blank" rel="noopener">House</a> Democrat announced on Sunday that he would resign from <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/congress" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Congress</a> early next year, electing to bow out of a two-year term early while criticizing the current state of politics at a time when Republicans control the lower chamber.</p>
<p>Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY), who represents <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/buffalo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buffalo</a> and the surrounding area that <a href="https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/politics/elections/brian-higgins-wins-reelection-new-york-26th-congressional-district-2022-election/71-76390d36-8a89-4c7a-a04b-d9340d10ca52" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leans heavily</a> toward the Democratic Party, revealed his plans to step down in February — 19 years after he first joined the House.</p>
<p>The congressman did not immediately share what he plans to do next, but he <a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/local/sources-brian-higgins-to-leave-congress-to-lead-sheas-performing-arts-center/article_7b4d6b56-6c2d-11ee-850a-9bea813f419d.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly is leaving</a> to become president of Shea&#8217;s Performing Arts Center. He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee as well as the House Budget Committee.</p>
<p>&#8220;I’ve never lingered on Capitol Hill, I go there on a mission to change my community and return home on the first flight each week because being in Western New York, talking to people here, provides an urgent reminder of what I was sent to Washington to do,&#8221; Higgins said in a <a href="https://higgins.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4903" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a>.</p>
<p>“Too often elected officials chase the twenty-four-hour news cycle, focusing on the issue of the day, and when you look back there is little to show for it,&#8221; he added. &#8220;We have been deliberate in taking a different approach – committed to finding a focus, fighting for what really matters in the lives of people here in Western New York, and getting things done.&#8221;</p>
<p>After touting some accomplishments, Higgins also said, &#8220;I’ve always been a little impatient, and that trait has helped us deliver remarkable progress for this community. But the pace in Washington, D.C. can be slow and frustrating, especially this year. Therefore, after thoughtful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to leave Congress and explore other ways I can build up and serve Buffalo and Western New York.&#8221;</p>
<p>Higgins&#8217; exit — which comes at a time when Republicans narrowly control the House — will prompt a <a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/local/weary-of-congressional-bickering-brian-higgins-announces-plans-to-resign/article_3deed206-8003-11ee-ac2f-1be504fb0b9a.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">special election</a> scheduled by the New York governor, who is now Democrat Kathy Hochul, for someone to serve out the remainder of the congressman&#8217;s two-year term. The election for a full term will take place next November.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Brian Higgins defined what public service is all about,&#8221; Hochul <a href="https://twitter.com/GovKathyHochul/status/1723749815975133632" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a post to X. &#8220;The projects he took on against all odds will be part of his legacy. Friends since his days on the Buffalo City Council and especially during our days in Congress, I know he will take Shea’s to the next level.&#8221;</p>
<p>Other House lawmakers have announced over the past couple of days plans not to seek re-election in 2024, including Reps. <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4302954-house-democrat-wont-seek-re-election-in-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Derek Kilmer</a> (D-WA) and <a href="https://apnews.com/article/brad-wenstrup-derek-kilmer-retiring-house-22b5d659f09b88da77befcc9a79913f9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brad Wenstrup</a> (R-OH).</p>
<p>Speculation has already begun about who might campaign to take the seat vacated by Higgins.</p>
<p>Local ABC affiliate WKBW <a href="https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/done-deal-sources-say-higgins-to-become-next-president-of-sheas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, State Senator Tim Kennedy, State Senator Sean Ryan, and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz are among the Democrats who could be in the running.</p>

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