State Representative, 186th District · 2026 General Election

Jordan A Harris

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative; House Appropriations Committee chairman · Philadelphia (Greys Ferry)

The gist

Co-authored Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law, which automatically seals certain criminal records.
Sponsored the Pennsylvania Promise to make two-year, four-year and vocational education more affordable.
As Black Caucus chair, worked with Gov. Wolf on a $60 million gun violence grant and a Gun Violence Task Force.
As Appropriations chairman, backed the 2026-27 budget and an on-time budget process without raising family taxes.In office
Supports legalizing adult-use cannabis and urged the Senate to act on the House-passed bill.In office
Calls for keeping school funding increases for underfunded districts in the budget year after year.In office
Promotes childhood vaccination and access to community-based health care.In office
Pressed PGW and PECO to protect low-income customers from shutoffs while federal LIHEAP heating aid was delayed.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Co-authored Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law, which automatically seals certain criminal records.
Rep. Jordan A. Harris | Biography
Government 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 Harris
Campaign website · Jordan Harris campaign · Criminal Justice Reform · jordanharrisforpa.com
“Harris has also championed occupational licensure reform, giving countless individuals easier access to licenses”
Sponsored the Pennsylvania Promise to make two-year, four-year and vocational education more affordable.
Learn More — Rep. Jordan Harris
Campaign 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.”
As Black Caucus chair, worked with Gov. Wolf on a $60 million gun violence grant and a Gun Violence Task Force.
Rep. Jordan Harris — Proudly serving the 186th district
Campaign 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”
As Appropriations chairman, backed the 2026-27 budget and an on-time budget process without raising family taxes.
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
“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 Accountability
Public 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.”
Supports legalizing adult-use cannabis and urged the Senate to act on the House-passed bill.
PA House members call on Senate to stop obstructing much needed cannabis legalization
Public 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”
Calls for keeping school funding increases for underfunded districts in the budget year after year.
State lawmakers celebrate, renew commitment to local schools
Public 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”
Promotes childhood vaccination and access to community-based health care.
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
“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.
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
“Chairman Harris has been in direct conversations with Philadelphia's utility providers to ensure residents are connected to the programs”