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Josh Harms
Josh Harms is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 106 from 2013 to 2015. Harms did not seek re-election.[1]
Biography
Harms earned his Bachelor's from Illinois State University in 1997 and his Master's degree from Governors State University in 2007. His professional experience includes working as a teacher.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harms served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Business & Occupational Licenses |
| • Cities & Villages |
| • Economic Development |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Campaign themes
2012
Harms' campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- Allow Businesses to Create Jobs
- Excerpt: "The most important issue facing Illinois right now is a lack of jobs. "
- School Reform
- Excerpt: "I believe that parents should be responsible for the education of their children, and the state should be secondary to the parents."
- Reform the Government
- Excerpt: "You may not have noticed but Illinois is a mess. This is largely do to the politics that are playing out in Springfield."
- Balance the Budget
- Excerpt: "The state needs to spend less money than it takes in. Money can be saved in the following areas."
- Fund the States Priorities
- Excerpt: "The State has an obligation to fund certain programs. If I am elected I will make sure that Medicare and Education are fully funded."
- Firearms
- Excerpt: "I am a gun owner and avid hunter. If elected I will vigorously pursue concealed carry for law abiding citizens as well as a castle doctorine law. I will work to eliminate the FOID card. "
- Abortion
- Excerpt: "I am pro-life. If elected I will introduce legislation to restrict abortion in the state of Illinois."
Elections
2012
Harms won election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 106. Harms defeated Brian Gabor, Tom Bennett, Scott McCoy and Richard Thomas in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Josh Harms |
100% | 38,516 | |
| Total Votes | 38,516 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Josh Harms |
33.3% | 5,846 |
| Tom Bennett | 28% | 4,923 |
| Brian Gabor | 10.7% | 1,877 |
| Scott McCoy | 22.9% | 4,014 |
| Richard Thomas | 5.1% | 893 |
| Total Votes | 17,553 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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Personal
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Harms and his wife, Rebecca, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Josh Harms on Facebook
- Profile from Open States
- YouTube Channel
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ The Daily Journal, "Harms announces he's leaving legislature after 18 months," June 30, 2014
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Keith P. Sommer (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 106 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Thomas M. Bennett (R) |
