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'''William Lewis Owens''' (born January 20, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York) is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the House of Representatives from upstate [[New York]]'s 23rd congressional district. He is the first Democrat to represent this District in many years, replacing John McHugh (appointed as Secretary of the Army) in a special election held on November 3, 2009. He is a partner of the Plattsburgh and Albany offices of the Harris Beach LLP law firm. In 2004, Owens was appointed by Republican Governor [[George Pataki]] to serve on the College Council at the State University of New York College.

'''William Lewis Owens''' (born January 20, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York) is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the House of Representatives from upstate [[New York]]'s 23rd congressional district. He is the first Democrat to represent this District in many years, replacing John McHugh (appointed as Secretary of the Army) in a special election held on November 3, 2009. Before taking office, he was a partner of the Stafford, Owens, Piller, Murnane & Trombley law firm. In 2004, Owens was appointed by Republican Governor [[George Pataki]] to serve on the College Council at the State University of New York College.

[[File:NY23poll.jpg|thumb|250px|Siena Poll shows Scozzafava collapsing as Hoffman comes from behind and ties Owens]]

[[File:NY23poll.jpg|thumb|250px|Siena Poll shows Scozzafava collapsing as Hoffman comes from behind and ties Owens]]