Michael Norris (New York politician)
| Michael Norris | |
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| Member of the New York Assembly from the 144th District | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Jane Corwin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lockport, New York |
| Alma mater |
Niagara University (B.A.) University of Albany (J.D.) |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Website | Official website |
Michael J. Norris is the Assembly member for the 144th District of the New York State Assembly. He is a Republican. The district includes portions of Erie, Niagara and Orleans counties in Western New York.
Norris was born and raised in Lockport, New York and attended Lockport High School. He is a graduate of Niagara University and the University of Albany Law School. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2006. As an attorney, Norris has focused on real estate, contracts and estate planning. He has served as the attorney for numerous towns in Niagara County, as well as a town prosecutor.
A former aide for both the New York State Assembly, and the New York Senate, he has also been politically engaged as an elections commissioner.
In 2016, Assemblywoman Jane Corwin announced that she would not seek re-election after four terms. A reliably Republican district, its three counties, Erie, Niagara and Orleans chose Norris to replace her through their county Republican organizations. He was unopposed for the Republican nomination, as well as for the general election.
Norris was sworn into office on January 1, 2017.
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