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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:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2017
• 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:

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:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


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
✔
Image of Ernie Harris
Ernie Harris (R)
 
51.8
 
29,625
Image of Karen Berg
Karen Berg (D)
 
46.3
 
26,524
Image of Jody Hurt
Jody Hurt (Independent)
 
1.9
 
1,078

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

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
✔
Image of Karen Berg
Karen Berg
 
67.3
 
7,112
Image of Matt Kaufmann
Matt Kaufmann
 
32.7
 
3,451

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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
✔
Image of Ernie Harris
Ernie Harris
 
52.2
 
5,193
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Alex White
 
47.8
 
4,750

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

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
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png 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.[7] Harris raised $44,520 for his campaign.[8]

Kentucky State Senate, District 26 (2006)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.pngErnie Harris (R) 31,137 100%

Campaign donors

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Ernie Harris campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2014 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Won $135,504
2012 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Not up for election $5,000
2010 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Won $311,670
2008 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Not up for election $8,842
2006 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Won $44,520
2004 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Not up for election $3,165
2002 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Won $68,274
2000 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Not up for election $2,412
1998 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Won $113,692
1996 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Not up for election $7,590
1994 Kentucky State Senate, District 26 Won $38,597
Grand total raised $739,266
Source: [[9] Follow the Money]

2014

Harris won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2014. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $135,504.

2012

Harris was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $5,000.

2010

Harris won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $311,670.

2008

Harris was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $8,842.

2006

Harris won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $44,520.

2004

Harris was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $3,165.

2002

Harris won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $68,274.

2000

Harris was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $2,412.

1998

Harris won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1998. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $113,692.

1996

Harris was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $7,590.

1994

Harris won election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1994. During that election cycle, Harris raised a total of $38,597.

Scorecards

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2020

In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.

Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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2019


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

Personal

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Harris has a wife, Janet.

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Oldham Era, "Ernie Harris retiring as state senator after 25 years," April 15, 2020
  2. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 General Election," accessed October 29, 2014
  3. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
  4. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
  5. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
  6. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
  7. ↑ 2006 Kentucky Election Results
  8. ↑ District 26 Kentucky State Senate, 2006 Money Raised
  9. ↑ Follow the Money, "Harris, Ernie," accessed June 11, 2013
Political offices
Preceded by
Rick W. Rand 		Kentucky Senate District 26
1995–2020 		Succeeded by
Karen Berg


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