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Rep. Brian Higgins declares victory in Democratic primary for NY's 26th Congressional District

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Posted at 11:41 PM, Aug 23, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-24 09:57:16-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Rep. Brian Higgins has declared victory in the Democratic primary for the newly drawn 26th Congressional District.

Around 11:30 p.m. with 95% of the precincts reporting Higgins led with 91% of the vote (26,556) over Emin "Eddie" Egriu with 9% of the vote (2,511).

Higgins has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005.

He will face off against Republican Steven Sams in November.