Officials

About

Kerri Evelyn Harris is a Democratic state representative for Delaware's 32nd House District, which includes southeast Dover, northeast Magnolia, and parts of the bay area. She serves as House Majority Leader, previously holding the role of majority whip since June 2023, and chairs committees including Administration, Ethics, and Rules. A veteran, mother, activist, and community advocate, Harris focuses on economic development, healthcare reform, environmental justice, legal system reform, criminal justice, raising the minimum wage, and educational access. Notable achievements include her 2018 U.S. Senate primary challenge to Tom Carper, winning the 2022 Democratic primary and general election against Republican Cheryl Precourt by 16 points, and leadership roles in organizations like the Delaware Center for Justice and State Human Relations Commission.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records; contact her office for more information.

Political Experience:

- Delaware House of Representatives, District 32 : House Majority Leader; committees include Administration , Ethics , Health & Human Development, Rules , Veterans Affairs, Legislative Council, Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy, and Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce.

- U.S. Senate candidate : Unsuccessful challenge to incumbent Tom Carper.

- Considered but declined 2024 U.S. House run.

- Additional roles: Delaware Democratic Party National Committeewoman, Delaware Chapter of the MidAtlantic Justice Coalition.

Committees

Administration

chair

Ethics

chair

Health and Human Development

member

Legislative Council

member

Rules

chair

Special Property Reassessment

chair

Veterans Affairs

member