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Chris Harris (Texas politician)
Chris Harris (February 19, 1948 – December 19, 2015) was an American politician and attorney who served in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives.
Chris Harris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 2003–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Hancock |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1991–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bob McFarland |
| Succeeded by | Kim Brimer |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office 1985–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Roy E. English |
| Succeeded by | Toby R. Goodman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1948 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 2015 (aged 67) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Arlington, Texas |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Biography edit
Chris Harris was born on February 22, 1948, in Pasadena, California.[1] He graduated from Arlington High School, in Arlington, Texas. Harris attended Texas Christian University, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Harris practiced family and business law. He and his wife, Tammy, lived in Arlington, Texas.[2] He died at a hospital in Fort Worth on December 19, 2015, at the age of 67.[3][4]
Political career edit
Harris served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991 and then served in the Texas State Senate from 1991 to 2013. Harris was a Republican.[5]
Election history edit
Election history of Harris from 1992.[6]
Most recent election edit
2004 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 143,501 | 100.00 | +13.44 | |
| Majority | 143,501 | 100.00 | +26.87 | ||
| Turnout | 143,501 | +51.50 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Previous elections edit
2002 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent)[9] | 81,994 | 86.56 | -13.44 | |
| Libertarian | David C. Pepperdine | 12,727 | 13.44 | +13.44 | |
| Majority | 69,267 | 73.13 | -26.87 | ||
| Turnout | 94,721 | -54.26 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2000 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 187,302 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 187,302 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 187,302 | +25.85 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1996 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 154,989 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 154,989 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 154,989 | +19.83 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 30,330 | 77.80 | |
| Jim Lollar | 8,656 | 22.20 | ||
| Majority | 21,674 | 55.59 | ||
| Turnout | 38,986 | |||
1994 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 129,343 | 100.00 | +38.64 | |
| Majority | 129,343 | 100.00 | +77.27 | ||
| Turnout | 129,343 | -40.30 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1992 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Bass | 83,711 | 38.64 | ||
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 132,947 | 61.36 | ||
| Majority | 49,236 | 22.73 | |||
| Turnout | 216,658 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References edit
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). . Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
- ^ "Chris Harris' Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart.
- ^ . Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 2015-12-19. Archived from the original on 2015-12-20. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ^ . Dallas Morning News. Associated Press. 2015-12-21. Archived from the original on 2015-12-29.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile".
- ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ Harris was the District 10 incumbent prior to the 2002 Senate district redistricting.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ^ . Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
External links edit
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Chris Harris (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Chris Harris
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions