Jordan A Harris
Candidate for State Representative, 186th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; House Appropriations Committee chairman
- Lives in
- Philadelphia (Greys Ferry)
- Campaign website
- jordanharrisforpa.com
State representative for the 186th District in South and Southwest Philadelphia since 2012 and majority chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; he was previously Democratic Whip. Before holding office he was a Philadelphia teacher and executive director of Philadelphia's Youth Commission.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
As Appropriations chairman, backed the 2026-27 budget and an on-time budget process without raising family taxes.In office
ReportStatement from the House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris on Pennsylvania State Budget PassagePublic statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Jul 12, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We delivered a budget that continues our investment in public education, maintains Medical Assistance with no cuts, protects food assistance”
House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris Introduces 2026-27 State Budget Proposal Focused on Affordability and AccountabilityPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Mar 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We are also committed to delivering an on-time budget that provides certainty for families, schools and businesses across Pennsylvania.”
Public safety
As Black Caucus chair, worked with Gov. Wolf on a $60 million gun violence grant and a Gun Violence Task Force.
ReportRep. Jordan Harris — Proudly serving the 186th districtCampaign website · Jordan Harris campaign · Fixing Our Probation System · jordanharrisforpa.com
“Harris, with Governor Tom Wolf, tackled gun violence in Philadelphia, securing a $60 million grant and founding the Gun Violence Task Force”
Education
Sponsored the Pennsylvania Promise to make two-year, four-year and vocational education more affordable.
ReportLearn More — Rep. Jordan HarrisCampaign website · Jordan Harris campaign · Education Reform · jordanharrisforpa.com
“Harris has sponsored the Pennsylvania Promise to make all types of higher education more affordable for Pennsylvanians.”
Calls for keeping school funding increases for underfunded districts in the budget year after year.In office
ReportState lawmakers celebrate, renew commitment to local schoolsPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Jan 22, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Now we must make sure those commitments show up in the budget year after year, so students see real changes in their schools”
Health & human services
Promotes childhood vaccination and access to community-based health care.In office
ReportChairman Harris, Rep. Fiedler join medical experts and advocates to highlight vaccine educationPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Apr 23, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Vaccines remain one of the most effective tools we have to keep children healthy, in school, and thriving.”
Pressed PGW and PECO to protect low-income customers from shutoffs while federal LIHEAP heating aid was delayed.In office
ReportChairman Jordan Harris announces commitments from PGW and PECO to protect PA consumers during LIHEAP delayPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Oct 30, 2025 · pahouse.com
“Chairman Harris has been in direct conversations with Philadelphia's utility providers to ensure residents are connected to the programs”
Courts & justice
Co-authored Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law, which automatically seals certain criminal records.
ReportRep. Jordan A. Harris | BiographyGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
“Harris co-authored Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law — a groundbreaking achievement recognized as the nation's first automatic record-sealing model for certain criminal records”
Learn More — Rep. Jordan HarrisCampaign website · Jordan Harris campaign · Criminal Justice Reform · jordanharrisforpa.com
“Harris has also championed occupational licensure reform, giving countless individuals easier access to licenses”
Supports legalizing adult-use cannabis and urged the Senate to act on the House-passed bill.In office
ReportPA House members call on Senate to stop obstructing much needed cannabis legalizationPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Feb 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The House has done its job and passed a bill to end the disastrous policy of cannabis prohibition in Pennsylvania”
All sources (16)
- Candidates for Office — November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia
Election filing · Philadelphia City Commissioners · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia split 3-xx-186 (State House District 186)
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Candidates for Office (with sample ballots by split) — November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia
Election filing · Philadelphia City Commissioners · vote.phila.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, Philadelphia County, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · Aug 14, 2026 · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 3-8-186
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 3-xx-186
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 5-8-186
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Rep. Jordan A. Harris | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- Learn More — Rep. Jordan Harris
Campaign website · Jordan Harris campaign · jordanharrisforpa.com
- Rep. Jordan Harris — Proudly serving the 186th district
Campaign website · Jordan Harris campaign · jordanharrisforpa.com
- Statement from the House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris on Pennsylvania State Budget Passage
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Jul 12, 2026 · pahouse.com
- House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris Introduces 2026-27 State Budget Proposal Focused on Affordability and Accountability
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Mar 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
- PA House members call on Senate to stop obstructing much needed cannabis legalization
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Feb 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
- State lawmakers celebrate, renew commitment to local schools
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Jan 22, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Chairman Harris, Rep. Fiedler join medical experts and advocates to highlight vaccine education
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Apr 23, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Chairman Jordan Harris announces commitments from PGW and PECO to protect PA consumers during LIHEAP delay
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jordan A. Harris · Oct 30, 2025 · pahouse.com
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