Jordan A. Harris
Jordan A. Harris is Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 186th legislative district. He was elected in 2013. Rep. Harris has been elected the chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus for the 2017-2018 legislative session.
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.jpg.webp) Rep. Harris spoke at the criminal record expungement bill signing. | |
| Democratic Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Leader | Frank Dermody Joanna McClinton |
| Preceded by | Mike Hanna |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 186th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Harold James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1984 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Website | Official website |
Harris holds a bachelor's degree in governmental and political affairs from Millersville University and a master's degree in education from Cabrini College. He is enrolled in a doctoral program at Neumann University. Harris is a former teacher in the Philadelphia Public Schools. He has served in city government, rising to the position of director of the Philadelphia Youth Commission.
Harris helped pass legislation that will allow for criminal record expungement in certain situations. Harris worked on this legislation since he was sworn into office, and Governor Tom Wolf signed the bill into law in early 2016.
Harris is a member of the Knight Foundation's Philadelphia Community Advisory Committee.[1]
Harris was one of 20 electors selected by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to vote in the Electoral College for Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris in 2020 United States presidential election.[2]
References
- "Knight Foundation: Philadelphia".
- Routh, Julian (December 14, 2020). "Pennsylvania's presidential electors make it official, formally certify vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris".
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