Earl Harris Jr. Explained

Earl Harris Jr.
Party:Democratic
Education:Indiana University Bloomington (BA)
Ball State University (MA)
State House:Indiana
District:2nd
Term Start:November 9, 2016
Predecessor:Donna Harris
Relations:Earl Harris (father)
Donna Harris (mother)

Earl J. Harris Jr. is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 2nd district. He assumed office on November 9, 2016.

Early life and education

Harris is a native of East Chicago, Indiana.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in telecommunications from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Arts in telecommunications and digital storytelling from Ball State University.[2]

Career

Harris worked as a programming producer for Fox Sports Midwest and PBS. He was also the president of the Educational Television Cooperative before founding Motivation Media, a company that produces marketing and communication materials. Harris was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2016. He also serves as assistant Democratic floor leader and vice chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Q&A: Meet Rep. Earl Harris Jr., continuing the family tradition - TheStatehouseFile.com TheStatehouseFile.com. 27 January 2017 . 2021-06-17. en-US.
  2. Web site: Earl L. Harris Jr.. 2021-06-17. Indiana House Democratic Caucus. en.
  3. Web site: Earl Harris, Jr.. 2021-06-17. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: 2016-11-12. Pelath to return as Indiana House Democratic Leader. 2021-06-17. AP NEWS.