Nikiya Harris
| Nikiya Q. Harris Dodd | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 6th district |
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In office January 7, 2013 – January 2, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | G. Spencer Coggs |
| Succeeded by | La Tonya Johnson |
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| Born | February 22, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
| Profession | Politician |
Nikiya Q. Harris Dodd, formerly Nikiya Harris (born February 22, 1975) is a Wisconsin educator and politician who formerly served as a County Supervisor in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 2010 through 2012, and as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 6th Senate District from 2013-2017. She did not seek re-election.
Nikiya Harris was born and raised in Milwaukee. She is a graduate of Washington High School. A former pre-school teacher and pre-college coordinator, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in community education and a master’s degree in adult education.
Prior to serving in elected office, Harris worked in fund development for the Urban Ecology Center. Through her work, she empowered families to take back their neighborhoods and communities through environmental initiatives such as urban gardening, safe and clean parks, and involvement in recreational activities.
On May 25, 2010, Nikiya Harris was elected 2nd District County Supervisor in an eleven-candidate race. After her election to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, she led the fight for voters' rights by opposing Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's Voter ID law. She eased voter access to the polls by pushing forth an initiative that allowed thousands of Milwaukee residents to receive a free birth certificate. She also proposed and executed a successful plan to remove oversight of the Milwaukee House of Corrections from the County Sheriff. Under the new plan, oversight shifted to a superintendent appointed by the Milwaukee County Board.
In 2012, Supervisor Harris ran for state senate in Wisconsin's 6th Senate District in a heavily-contested five-way primary after former senator Spencer Coggs was elected as County Treasurer. She won the primary with 47.9% of the vote. She was sworn into office on January 7, 2013.
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