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Matt McHugh | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Howard W. Robison |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Hinchey (redistricted) |
| Constituency | 27th district (1975–1983) 28th district (1983–1993) |
| District Attorney ofTompkins County | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Thaler |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Joch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Francis McHugh (1938-12-06)December 6, 1938 (age 86) Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eileen McHugh |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Mount St. Mary's University (BS) Villanova University (JD) |
Matthew Francis "Matt" McHugh (born December 6, 1938) is an American lawyer and formerDemocratic member of theUnited States House of Representatives fromNew York, serving from 1975 to 1993.
McHugh was born inPhiladelphia, but spent most of his adult life inNew York City. He attendedBrooklyn Technical High School andMount St. Mary's University, from which he earned aBachelor of Science degree in 1960. He then attended theVillanova University School of Law, earning hisJuris Doctor in 1963.
After several years of private practice inIthaca, New York, he became the district attorney ofTompkins County from 1969 until 1973. For the next two years, he was a member of the state Democratic Committee.
McHugh was elected to the U.S. House in 1974, defeating his opponent, then-Binghamton MayorAl Libous, a Republican, in thegeneral election.[1] McHugh won the 1974 election with 83,562 votes, while Libous placed second with 68,273 votes.[1] He became the first Democrat to represent this district since 1915.
McHugh served in the House from January 3, 1975, until January 3, 1993. Although he was an avid civil rights supporter and member of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, McHugh was known for his bipartisanship. McHugh was a member of theHouse Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families[2] during his final ten years in Congress. He had previously served on the Veterans' Affairs, Agricultural, and Interior Committees.
In 1992, McHugh chose not to run for reelection.
McHugh is currently a resident ofAshburn, Virginia. After retiring from the House, he originally worked as the vice president ofCornell University. He is employed by theWorld Bank.[citation needed] He also served on the board of directors of free-enterprise advisory services firm,FTI Consulting.
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| Preceded by | Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 27th congressional district 1975–1983 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 28th congressional district 1983–1993 | Succeeded by |
| U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded byas Former U.S. Representative | Order of precedence of the United States as Former U.S. Representative | Succeeded byas Former U.S. Representative |
