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Donna Harris (politician)

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Donna Harris
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
April 18, 2015 – November 9, 2016
Preceded byEarl Harris
Succeeded byEarl Harris Jr.
Personal details
BornChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1969; died 2015)
RelationsEarl Harris Jr. (son)

Donna Harris is an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives for the 2nd district from 2015 to 2016.

Early life and education

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Harris was born in Chicago and raised in East Chicago, Indiana. She graduated from Washington High School.[1]

Career

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Harris was the president of the Indiana State Assembly Club. She was appointed to the Indiana House of Representatives on April 18, 2015, to replace her husband, Earl Harris. She left office in August 2019 and was succeeded by her son, Earl Harris Jr.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Donna Harris' Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  2. ^ "Donna Harris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  3. ^ Carden, Dan. "House honors outgoing Rep. Donna Harris". nwitimes.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  4. ^ "Donna Harris Takes Over Her Late Husband's House Seat". WFYI Public Media. 2015-04-20. Retrieved 2021-06-17.