Paul Harris | |
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| Harris in 2025 | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lynda Wilson |
| Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 10,2011 –January 13,2025 | |
| Preceded by | Deb Wallace |
| Succeeded by | David Stuebe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12,1953 Portland,Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori Harris |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Vancouver,Washington |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
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Paul L. Harris [1] (born April 12,1953) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He has served in both chambers of the Washington State Legislature.
Harris owned Cascade Paint &Supply and was Vice President of Miller Paint Company. [2]
He previously served on the Evergreen School Board of Directors. [3]
In 2010,he was elected to represent Washington's 17th district in the Washington House of Representatives. In 2024,he was elected to the Washington Senate,winning 51.09% of the vote. [4]
Harris is married to Lori Harris. They have five children. Harris and his family live in Vancouver,Washington. [5]
He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. [6]
He is a cancer survivor. [7]