Earl Harris | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 2nd district |
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In office 1982–2015 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Kerrville, Tennessee |
November 8, 1941
Died | March 23, 2015 East Chicago, Indiana |
(aged 73)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Donna |
Residence | East Chicago, Indiana |
Alma mater |
Indiana University Purdue University Illinois Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Fixed Asset Administrator, East Chicago School Corporation |
Earl L. Harris (November 8, 1941 – March 23, 2015) was an American politician, Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District from 1982 to 2015, his death. His wife was elected to succeed him in the House on April 18, 2015. Harris is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.
He attended Indiana University, Purdue University, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Prior to his political career, he served as the fixed assets administrator for the East Chicago School Corp.
He also served for six years in the United States Navy Reserves.
He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1982.