Erica Harriss
Erica Harriss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kris Tharp |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jeff |
| Children | 3 |
| Southern Illinois University (B.A) | |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Website | Official website |
Erica Harriss is an American Republican politician, currently a member of the Illinois Senate for the 56th District, which includes parts of Madison and St. Clair counties.[1]
Career
[edit]Harriss was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 2022, defeating incumbent Democrat Kris Tharp in the general election.[2] She is running for reelection in 2026.[3]
Harriss currently serves on the following committees: Approp- Health and Human; Energy and Public Utilities; Higher Education; Local Government (Minority Spokesperson); Veterans Affairs; Special Committee on Pensions.[4]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Erica Harriss | 37,192 | 51.4 | |
| Democratic | Kris Tharp | 35,228 | 48.6 | |
| Total votes | 72,420 | 100.0 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator Erica Harriss (R) Biography". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Harriss claims win over incumbent Tharp in Illinois State Senate race". Belleville News-Democrat. November 10, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ Sinks, Sydney (March 17, 2026). "Erica Harriss to face Marsie Geldert-Murphy in Illinois Senate 56th District". RiverBender. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ "Erica Harriss". Illinois General Assembly.
- ^ "Erica Harriss".
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