Paul Harris (politician)

For other people named Paul Harris, see Paul Harris (disambiguation).
Paul Harris
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Preceded byLynda Wilson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 13, 2025
Serving with Kevin Waters
Preceded byDeb Wallace
Succeeded byDavid Stuebe
Personal details
Born (1953-04-12) April 12, 1953 (age 71)
Portland, Oregon
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLori Harris
Children5
ResidenceVancouver, Washington
Alma materBrigham Young University
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Paul L. Harris[1] (born April 12, 1953) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He has served in both chambers of the Washington State Legislature.

Career

Harris owned Cascade Paint & Supply and was Vice President of Miller Paint Company. [2]

He previously served on the Evergreen School Board of Directors.[3]

In 2010, he was elected to represent Washington's 17th district in the Washington House of Representatives. In 2024, he was elected to the Washington Senate, winning 51.09% of the vote.[4]

Personal life

Harris is married to Lori Harris. They have five children. Harris and his family live in Vancouver, Washington.[5]

He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.[6]

He is a cancer survivor.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Summary, Full Report Receipts and Expenditures". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. ^ "About Rep. Paul Harris". houserepublicans.wa.gov.
  3. ^ "About Rep. Paul Harris - Paul Harris". web.archive.org. 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  4. ^ "Legislative District 17". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  5. ^ "Paul Harris' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  7. ^ "About Rep. Paul Harris - Paul Harris". web.archive.org. 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2025-01-13.


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