Erick Harris (politician)

Erick Harris is an American politician who has served as the member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 39th district since February 21, 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Erick Harris
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 39th district
Assumed office
February 21, 2024
Preceded byRyan Martinez
Personal details
CitizenshipMuscogee Nation
Education

Biography

Erick Harris graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and served as student body president. Afterward, he earned a masters in public administration and earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma.[1] Prior to his election, Harris worked as an attorney, served on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Board, and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma.[2]

Oklahoma House of Representatives

Harris ran in the 2024 special election to succeed Ryan Martinez in the 39th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3][4] He was one of six Republican primary candidates alongside Kristen Ferate, Tim Hale, Ronda Peterson, Cris Price, and Ross Vanhooser.[3] Harris placed first in the December 12, 2023 primary with 27% of the vote and advanced to the general election.[5] Harris won 50.3% of the vote in the February 13, 2024 general election.[4]

Personal life

Harris is a lifelong resident of Oklahoma and a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. He is married and has one daughter. He is also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.[1]

Electoral history
2018 Oklahoma Senate District 30 primary election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lori Callahan 1,542 20.1
Republican John Symcox 1,533 20.0
Republican Tim Haws 1,495 19.5
Republican Eric Roberts 1,033 13.4
Republican Erick Harris 11.9 917
Republican Evan Vincent 769 10.0
Republican Jeffrey Cartmell 392 5.1
Total votes 7,681 100.00
2024 Oklahoma House District 39 special primary election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Erick Harris 897 27.2
Republican Ronda Lee Peterson 869 26.3
Republican Cris Price 506 15.3
Republican Tim Hale 13.9 459
Republican Ross Vanhooser 429 13.0
Republican Kristen Ferate 122 3.7
Republican William Gaige Jr. 18 0.5
Total votes 3,300 100.00
2024 Oklahoma House District 39 special election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Erick Harris 2,507 50.4
Democratic Regan Raff 2,246 45.1
Libertarian Richard Prawdzienski 224 4.5
Republican hold

References
  1. "Harris Sworn in to Serve Oklahoma House District 39". Oklahoma House of Representatives. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. Tomlinson, Joe (20 September 2023). "Slew of candidates file for House District 39 special election". NonDoc. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  3. Tomlinson, Joe (29 November 2023). "HD 39 Republicans: Six answer questions ahead of Dec. 12 election". NonDoc. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  4. Carter, M. Scott (February 13, 2024). "Election results: Erick Harris elected to Edmond's House District 39 seat". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  5. Tomlinson, Joe (13 December 2023). "Edmond's HD 39: Erick Harris, Regan Raff advance in special election". NonDoc. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  6. "Erick Harris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
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