Erica Harriss

Erica Harriss
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 56th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
Preceded byKris Tharp
Personal details
PartyRepublican
SpouseJeff
Children3
EducationSouthern Illinois University (B.A)
ProfessionBusinessperson
WebsiteOfficial website

Erica Harriss is an American Republican politician, currently a member of the Illinois Senate for the 56th District, which includes parts of Madison and St. Clair counties.

Career

Harriss was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 2022, defeating incumbent Democrat Kris Tharp in the general election. She is running for reelection in 2026.

Harriss currently serves on the following committees: Approp- Health and Human; Energy and Public Utilities; Higher Education; Local Government (Minority Spokesperson); Veterans Affairs; Special Committee on Pensions.

Electoral history

2022 Illinois State Senate District 56 General Election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Erica Harriss 37,192 51.4
Democratic Kris Tharp 35,228 48.6
Total votes 72,420 100.0

References

  1. ↑ "Senator Erica Harriss (R) Biography". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Harriss claims win over incumbent Tharp in Illinois State Senate race". Belleville News-Democrat. November 10, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ Sinks, Sydney (March 17, 2026). "Erica Harriss to face Marsie Geldert-Murphy in Illinois Senate 56th District". RiverBender. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Erica Harriss". Illinois General Assembly.
  5. ↑ "Erica Harriss".