Keith Harris (politician)

Keith Sea Harris[2] (born c. 1961[3]) is an American politician currently serving as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th district since 2024.

Keith Harris
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 195th district
Assumed office
September 30, 2024[1]
Preceded byDonna Bullock
Personal details
Bornc. 1961
Political partyDemocratic
EducationPhiladelphia Community College

Harris earned his teaching certificate from Philadelphia Community College in 1982.[4] He worked with the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network starting in 1984. Harris was also the 28th Ward leader for Philadelphia Democratic Party and the sergeant of arms for the Philadelphia City Council.[1] Harris was chosen by the Philadelphia Democratic Party in 2024 to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Donna Bullock. He won the September 17 special election unopposed.[5]

Electoral history

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2024 Pennsylvania House of Representatives special election, District 195[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Keith Harris Unopposed
Total votes 3,162 100.00
2024 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 195[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Keith Harris (incumbent) 26,653 99.28
Write-in 194 0.72
Total votes 26,847 100.00

References

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  1. ^ a b Hall, Peter (September 30, 2024). "Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Walsh, Sean Collins; McGoldrick, Gillian (June 21, 2024). "What we learned watching four noobs on City Council". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Democrats run unopposed to fill 2 state House vacancies in Philadelphia". AP News. September 17, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Keith S. Harris". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Ulrich, Steve (September 18, 2024). "Harris, Carroll Victorious in PA House Special Elections". PoliticsPA. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "2024 Special Election 195th Legislative District (Unofficial Returns)". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "State Rep". Philadelphia Election Results. Philadelphia City Commissioners. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.