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Michael Higgin

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Michael Higgin

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Delaware Technical Community College, 2012

Graduate

Wilmington University, 2016

Personal
Birthplace
Newark, Del.
Profession
Nonprofit co-founder
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Michael Higgin (Republican Party) ran for election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Michael Higgin was born in Newark, Delaware. He earned an associate degree from Delaware Technical Community College in 2012 and a master's degree from Wilmington University in 2016. His professional experience includes working as co-founder of a nonprofit organization.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 15

Incumbent Valerie Longhurst defeated Michael Higgin in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 15 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
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Valerie Longhurst (D)
 
68.9
 
5,086
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Michael Higgin (R)
 
31.1
 
2,301

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Total votes: 7,387
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Valerie Longhurst advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 15.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Higgin advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 15.

2020

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 15

Incumbent Valerie Longhurst defeated Michael Higgin and Amy Merlino in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
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Valerie Longhurst (D)
 
67.8
 
9,112
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Michael Higgin (R) Candidate Connection
 
30.5
 
4,091
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Amy Merlino (L)
 
1.7
 
227

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Total votes: 13,430
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Valerie Longhurst advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 15.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Higgin advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 15.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Candidate Connection

Michael Higgin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Higgin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives to represent the 15th District. The district consists of approximately 20,000 constituents in Bear, Delaware City and St. Georges.
  • Preserve the Constitutional rights of the United States
  • Advocate for Freedom, Privacy and Property Rights
  • Promote Parental Choice & Control, Social Issues and Traditional Values
Human Rights

Preserving the Constitution
Judicial Oversight
Governmental Checks and Balances
Taxes
Education

Environmental Preservation

I look up to the Obamas. Barak Obama, to me, represents perseverance, strength, change and progress in the American history. He gives hope and a sense of unity and togetherness that the country needs to continue to be America the Great.
The most important characteristic an elected official can have is selflessness. As officials it is vital to be able to compartmentalize, when voting on bills, laws and legislation. Decision should be void of personal feelings, ideas, opinions but should instead take into account the effects such legislation will have on the people represented and the region.
The core responsibility for someone elected to office should be their first responsibility, which is to honor their Oath of Office at all times, for as long as they hold office.
I would like to be the candidate that was known to mend the relationship and restore trust between the government and The People.
The first historical event that happened in my life was 9/11. I remember being in school, I was in 5th grade, when the news came out. The teacher stopped class and turned the tv on. School closed early and my parents picked me up from school. At the time I didn't comprehend how serious it was, it wasn't until years later that I would realize the devastating effect it would have on the country and so many people I encounter.
My first Job was working in a warehouse, making engine parts for jets using CNC & Lathe machines. I worked at this job for about a year during my senior year in high school.
One of the least implemented redistricting methods among the states, but one I I favor is process by which states conduct redistricting through an independent or bipartisan commission- in order to minimize the impact of partisan or legislative politicst- proposed redistricting plans are then subject to approval by the state legislature.
The U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government's legislative branch. This is why it is vital for constituents to vote for representatives, who views are as closely aligned with theirs.
I do believe that it is beneficial for representatives to have some type of experience, whether that be prior work experience or education in government, politics, law or a related field. Politics and legislation can be engaging, and those with the most experience are usually best able to advocate for the population they represent.
Over the next decade I see many challenges facing the United States including:

1. Increasing Judicial efficiency & Uniformity is a big step in eliminate lag and unpredictability in the judicial and legislative systems.

2. It is paramount we institute effective measures that actually halt the unrepairable damage we are subjecting the planet to.

3. Civil rights, includes instituting one law for all, and not special laws for special people as well as ensuring that all people regardless of race, gender, creed, heritage, age, sex, orientation are afforded the same and equal rights & processes.
Agricultural Committee

Appropriations Committee
Capital Infrastructure Committee
Health & Human Development Committee
Judiciary Committee

Sunset Committee
Having not yet been a representative, I cannot say how I feel about term limits. I do propose however that the founding fathers have their reasons why they limited the terms of 2 years to representatives. One being that the local laws and legislation made by Representatives more directly effect the constituents of that jurisdiction. By providing a lengthier term, this could possibly subject the constituents to grievances under an inexperienced or selfish representative, on the other hand a shorter term, very well is insufficient enough to be able to enact effective measures, legislations and bills to govern and improve the constituents of a district. With that being said, I believe a 2 year minimum or a 4 year maximum term length could potentially be feasible.
Term limits for representatives I feel as they are currently unlimited should remain, as re-election is every two years. History has shown that constituents are likely to actively vote-out ineffective representatives at the end of their short 2 year terms.
Trey Gowdy.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 24, 2020


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