Chris Collins (politician)
American politician (born 1950)
Christopher Carl Collins (born May 20, 1950) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was the United States Representative for New York's 27th congressional district from 2013 through 2019.[1]
Chris Collins | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th district | |
In office January 3, 2013 – October 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Brian Higgins |
Succeeded by | Chris Jacobs |
7th Executive of Erie County | |
In office January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Joel Giambra |
Succeeded by | Mark Poloncarz |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Carl Collins May 20, 1950 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Collins |
Children | 3 |
Education | North Carolina State University (BS) University of Alabama at Birmingham (MBA) |
Website | House website |
Collins was the first sitting congressman to endorse Donald Trump for President of the United States.[2]
Collins and his son, Cameron, were arrested by the FBI on August 8, 2018, and charged with insider trading and lying to the FBI.[3] On September 30, 2019, Collins announced his resignation from the House of Representatives effective on October 1, 2019.[4]
In December 2020, Collins was pardoned for his crimes by President Donald Trump.[5][6][7]
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