C. Adam Harris
C. Adam Harris is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 82 from 2003 to 2018.
Harris did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Harris earned his B.A. in political science from Susquehanna University in 1998. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as a research analyst for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Liquor Control, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce, Chair |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Harris served on the following committees:
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| • Environmental Resources & Energy, Democratic Secretary |
| • Finance |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • State Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harris served on these committees:
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harris served on these committees:
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Commerce |
| • Finance |
Issues
Unemployment compensation
In November 2013, the Pennsylvania state House and state Senate voted unanimously on a bill, which was signed by Gov. Tom Corbett, to change the state’s unemployment compensation law. The bill, which Harris sponsored, closed a loophole that allowed a state employee to retire from his job and begin collecting benefits, only to be hired back as a part-time employee while also collecting unemployment compensation after leaving a previous job. "Pennsylvania taxpayers cannot afford and will not accept this gluttony of benefits," said Harris. While the law closed a triple-dipping loophole, the changes do not prevent double-dipping, in which a state employee retires, begins collecting pension benefits, and returns to work a part-time position.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
C. Adam Harris did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent C. Adam Harris ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  C. Adam Harris Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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Incumbent C. Adam Harris ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 82 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Republican | Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent C. Adam Harris was unopposed in the Republican primary and unchallenged in the general election for District 82.[6][7][8]
2012
Harris ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 82. Harris defeated James Felmlee and James Knepp in the Republican primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Adam C. Harris Incumbent |
100% | 18,925 | |
| Total Votes | 18,925 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Adam C. Harris Incumbent |
50.5% | 3,494 |
| James Felmlee | 34.5% | 2,386 |
| James Knepp | 15% | 1,034 |
| Total Votes | 6,914 | |
2010
Harris won re-election to District 82 in 2010. He defeated Bob Pyle in the primary election, receiving 5,180 votes while Pyle received 1,746. Harris was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 82 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| C. Adam Harris (R)
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15,397 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Harris won re-election to District 82 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 19,897 votes while running unopposed.[12]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| C. Adam Harris (R)
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19,897 | 100.0% | ||
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2018
In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Harris and his wife, Jenise, had one child.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ The Reporter Online, "Triple-dipping loophole in Pa. unemployment law finally closed," accessed December 6, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 82 2003–2018 |
Succeeded by Johnathan Hershey (R) |
