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Chris Harris (Texas politician)

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Chris Harris
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 9th district
In office
2003–2013
Preceded byJane Nelson
Succeeded byKelly Hancock
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 10th district
In office
1991–2003
Preceded byBob McFarland
Succeeded byKim Brimer
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 93rd district
In office
1985–1991
Preceded byRoy E. English
Succeeded byToby R. Goodman
Personal details
Born(1948-02-19)February 19, 1948
Pasadena, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 19, 2015(2015-12-19) (aged 67)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceArlington, Texas
OccupationAttorney

Chris Harris (February 19, 1948 – December 19, 2015) was an American politician and attorney who served in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives.

Biography

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Chris Harris was born on February 22, 1948, in Pasadena, California.[1] He graduated from Arlington High School, in Arlington, Texas. Harris attended Texas Christian University, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Harris practiced family and business law. He and his wife, Tammy, lived in Arlington, Texas.[2] He died at a hospital in Fort Worth on December 19, 2015, at the age of 67.[3][4]

Political career

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Harris served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991 and then served in the Texas State Senate from 1991 to 2013. Harris was a Republican.[5]

Election history

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Election history of Harris from 1992.[6]

Most recent election

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2004

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Texas general election, 2004: Senate District 9[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chris Harris (Incumbent) 143,501 100.00 +13.44
Majority 143,501 100.00 +26.87
Turnout 143,501 +51.50
Republican hold

Previous elections

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2002

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Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 9[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chris Harris (Incumbent)[9] 81,994 86.56 −13.44
Libertarian David C. Pepperdine 12,727 13.44 +13.44
Majority 69,267 73.13 −26.87
Turnout 94,721 −54.26
Republican hold

2000

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Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 10[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chris Harris (Incumbent) 187,302 100.00 0.00
Majority 187,302 100.00 0.00
Turnout 187,302 +25.85
Republican hold

1996

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Texas general election, 1996: Senate District 10[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chris Harris (Incumbent) 154,989 100.00 0.00
Majority 154,989 100.00 0.00
Turnout 154,989 +19.83
Republican hold
Republican primary, 1996: Senate District 10[12]
Candidate Votes % ±
✓ Chris Harris (Incumbent) 30,330 77.80
Jim Lollar 8,656 22.20
Majority 21,674 55.59
Turnout 38,986

1994

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Texas general election, 1994: Senate District 10[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chris Harris (Incumbent) 129,343 100.00 +38.64
Majority 129,343 100.00 +77.27
Turnout 129,343 −40.30
Republican hold

1992

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Texas general election, 1992: Senate District 10[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bob Bass 83,711 38.64
Republican Chris Harris (Incumbent) 132,947 61.36
Majority 49,236 22.73
Turnout 216,658
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
  2. ^ "Chris Harris' Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart.
  3. ^ "Former state Sen. Chris Harris dies at 67". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 2015-12-19. Archived from the original on 2015-12-20. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  4. ^ "Former Texas Sen. Chris Harris dead at 67". Dallas Morning News. Associated Press. 2015-12-21. Archived from the original on 2015-12-29.
  5. ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile".
  6. ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
  7. ^ "2004 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  8. ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  9. ^ Harris was the District 10 incumbent prior to the 2002 Senate district redistricting.
  10. ^ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  11. ^ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  12. ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  13. ^ "1994 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  14. ^ "1992 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
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Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 93 (Arlington)(1)
1985–1991 		Succeeded by
Texas Senate
Preceded by Texas State Senator
from District 10 (Arlington)
1991–2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Texas State Senator
from District 9 (Arlington)
2005-2013 		Succeeded by
Notes and references
1. For the 69th and 70th Legislatures, Harris’ home city was Mansfield
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