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Earl Harris (politician)

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Political party
  
Democratic

Party
  
Democratic Party

Spouse
  
Donna Harris (m. 1969)

Role
  
Politician

Name
  
Earl Harris


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Born
  
November 8, 1941 Kerrville, Tennessee (
1941-11-08
)

Alma mater
  
Indiana University Purdue University Illinois Institute of Technology

Occupation
  
Fixed Asset Administrator, East Chicago School Corporation

Died
  
March 23, 2015, East Chicago, Indiana, United States

Residence
  
East Chicago, Indiana, United States

Education
  
Indiana University, Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, Illinois Institute of Technology

Earl L. Harris (November 8, 1941 – March 23, 2015) was an American politician, Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District from 1982 to 2015, his death. His wife was elected to succeed him in the House on April 18, 2015. Harris is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

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Education

He attended Indiana University, Purdue University, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Education and military

Prior to his political career, he served as the fixed assets administrator for the East Chicago School Corp.

He also served for six years in the United States Navy Reserves.

Politics

He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1982.

References

Earl Harris (politician) Wikipedia