Ernie Harris
Ernie Harris (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 26. Harris assumed office in 1995. Harris left office on April 15, 2020.
Harris (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 26. Harris won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Harris retired from the legislature on April 15, 2020.[1]
Biography
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
2019-2020
Harris was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Chair
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Natural Resources and Environment, Co-Chair |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 26
Incumbent Ernie Harris defeated Karen Berg and Jody Hurt in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ernie Harris (R) | 51.8 | 29,625 |
 | Karen Berg (D) | 46.3 | 26,524 | |
 | Jody Hurt (Independent) | 1.9 | 1,078 | |
| Total votes: 57,227 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 26
Karen Berg defeated Matt Kaufmann in the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 26 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Berg | 67.3 | 7,112 |
 | Matt Kaufmann | 32.7 | 3,451 | |
| Total votes: 10,563 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 26
Incumbent Ernie Harris defeated Alex White in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 26 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ernie Harris | 52.2 | 5,193 |
| Alex White | 47.8 | 4,750 | ||
| Total votes: 9,943 | |||
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2014
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Ernie Harris ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
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.[5]
In the May 18 primary election, Harris defeated opponent Don Godfrey by a margin of 9,109 to 3,626.[6]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 26 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ernie Harris (R)
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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.[7] Harris raised $44,520 for his campaign.[8]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 26 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ernie Harris (R)
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31,137 | 100% | ||
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2020
In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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Personal
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Harris has a wife, Janet.
See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ Oldham Era, "Ernie Harris retiring as state senator after 25 years," April 15, 2020
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 General Election," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ 2006 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ District 26 Kentucky State Senate, 2006 Money Raised
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rick W. Rand |
Kentucky Senate District 26 1995–2020 |
Succeeded by Karen Berg |
