Earl Harris
| Earl Harris | ||
 | ||
| Indiana House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1982 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 31 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 1982 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 8, 1941 | |
| Profession | Fixed Asset Administrator, East Chicago School Corporation | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Harris' professional experience includes working as a Fixed Asset Administrator with the East Chicago School Corporation and owner of the Kentucky Package Store. He served in the United States Navy.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Ethics | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harris served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Ethics | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harris served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government and Regulatory Reform | ||||
| • Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
| • Public Policy | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
Issues
Legislative walkout
Harris and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [1] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[1]
On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[2] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [3] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day. [2] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [2]
March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [4] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [5]
The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[3] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [3]
The Legislature ended up passing "right-to-work" legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) immediately signed it into law.[6]
Elections
2012
Harris won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 2. Harris defeated Ricardo Garcia in the May 8 Democratic primary[7] and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Earl Harris Incumbent |
100% | 19,042 | |
| Total Votes | 19,042 | |||
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Earl Harris Incumbent |
68.8% | 4,608 |
| Ricardo Garcia | 31.2% | 2,094 |
| Total Votes | 6,702 | |
2010
Harris defeated Republican candidate Kenneth Stevenson by a margin of 9,260 to 3,303 in the November 2 general election. [10]
In the May 4 primary election, Harris ran unopposed. [11]0.
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 2 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Earl Harris (D)
|
9,260 | |||
| Kenneth Stevenson (R) | 3,303 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Earl Harris won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 2 receiving 17,516 votes. He ran unopposed.[12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Earl Harris (D)
|
17,516 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Earl Harris won re-election to Indiana House of Representatives District 2 unopposed, receiving 8,425 votes.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 2 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Earl Harris (D)
|
8,425 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Harris collected $10,650 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Earl Harris's campaign in 2010 | |
| AT&T | $2,000 |
| Baker & Daniels | $1,050 |
| US Steel Corp | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Southern | $600 |
| BP North America | $550 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,650 |
2008
In 2008, Harris collected $31,249 in donations.[15]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| US Steel Corp | $4,000 |
| American Fed-of-State, County & Municipal Employees AFLCIO | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| BP North America | $1,250 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana | $1,200 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
| Long & Mathies Law Firm Pac | $1,000 |
| Sommer Barnard PC | $1,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Harris collected $27,900 in donations.[16]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| US Steel Corp | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Indiana | $1,150 |
| Patrick Bauer for State Representative | $1,000 |
| Mayor Pabey Booster Cmte | $1,000 |
Personal
Harris is Chair of the African American Leadership Forum of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Board Member of the Northwest Indiana League, and past President of Sunnyside Homeowners Association.[17]
Recent news
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Earl Harris News Feed
- Why I heckled Bill Maher - Daily Caller
- Sexual Harassment Is A Grassroots Political Movement - Raw Story
- How to answer the IRS - Daily Caller
- Dole to GOP: They ought to put a sign up that says 'closed for repairs until ... - Daily Caller
- Durbin not sure if bloggers should be 'entitled to constitutional protection ... - Daily Caller
- Chris Wallace lashes out at radio host in defense of gays in Boy Scouts [AUDIO - Daily Caller]
- How To Tell Your Teenager Anything At All - Babble (blog)
- Books to Give Your Graduate - Babble
- Hiring a Babysitter Made Me a Better Mom - Babble
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Earl Harris
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Earl Harris on Facebook
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press "Election Results 2012" Accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
- ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
- ↑ Harris Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Harris
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