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Erica Harriss

Erica Harriss

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State Senator

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9
Roll-call votes
2
Sponsored bills
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Finance records

Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Senator
State
Illinois
Jurisdiction
56
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

Erica Harriss is a proud Metro East native, born in Highland, who began her service as a State Senator in the 56th District in 2023. The 56th Senate District of Illinois includes portions of Madison and St. Clair counties. Prior to her election to the Illinois Senate, Erica served on the Madison County Board for six years, representing its 26th District. During her time on the Board, she served as the Chairperson of the Personnel Committee and was also a member of the Finance, Government Operations, and Grants committees. Her guiding principle as a county board member was to put the taxpayer, the parent, and the resident first, and she worked diligently to promote fiscal responsibility, while maintaining high-quality services, infrastructure, and government accountability. Now she continues to promote those priorities at the state level. In addition to her current work in the Senate, Erica is also an entrepreneur and small business owner. Prior to opening her business in 2014, she worked in the marketing/communication field. In her free time, Erica volunteers in her community at various local charity organizations and is an active member and youth group leader at Metro Community…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
9 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

11/12 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 11 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Erica Harriss holds the office of State Senator
    profile identity· OpenStates
    Partial
  • Voted yes on HB 3392: ASSISTED LIVING DISASTER PLAN
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-21source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2870: CIV PRO-COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-16source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2857: VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-16source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2769: MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-16source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 3006: FATALITY REVIEW ACT
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-16source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2769: MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-25source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2769: MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-25source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2857: VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-24source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 2857: VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-24source
    Verified
  • Co-sponsored: CIV PRO-COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-01-16source
    Verified
  • Co-sponsored: ASSISTED LIVING DISASTER PLAN
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2025-02-07source
    Verified
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