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Ernie Harris
| Ernie Harris | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kentucky | |
| Master's | Webster University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 23, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Louisville | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Harris earned his B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky and his M.A. in Management from Webster University. His professional experience includes working as a United Postal Service Pilot, a Dairy and Tobacco Farmer and a Commercial Airline Pilot. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Harris defeated Democratic candidate John Black by a margin of 30,305 to 21,656 in the November 2 general election. [1]
In the May 18 primary election, Harris defeated opponent Don Godfrey by a margin of 9,109 to 3,626. [2]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 26 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ernie Harris (R)
|
30,305 | 58.3% | ||
| John Black (D) | 21,656 | 41.7% | ||
2006
Harris was re-elected to the 26th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[3] Harris raised $44,520 for his campaign.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 26 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ernie Harris (R)
|
31,137 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Harris received $311,670 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ernie Harris's campaign in 2010 | |
| Harris, Ernie | $107,518 |
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $2,000 |
| Hinkle, Henry | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Highway Industries | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $311,670 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Harris was not up for re-election, he collected $8,842 in donations.[6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Corman, Rick | $1,000 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $500 |
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $250 |
2006
In 2006 Harris collected $44,520 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| UPS | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $1,750 |
| Haupt, Gary | $1,000 |
| Bellsouth | $1,000 |
Personal
Harris has a wife, Janet.
Recent news
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Ernie Harris News Feed
- State officials discuss Carroll issues, projects - Madison Courier
- Some lawmakers question selenium regulation - The Independent
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rick W. Rand |
Kentucky Senate District 26 1995–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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