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Paul Harris

R
State Senate D-17 · Washington · Serving since 2025
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Paul Harris is a Republican member of the Washington State Senate representing District 17, having begun his current term on January 13, 2025. Born April 12, 1953, in Portland, he previously served in the Washington State House of Representatives for the 17th district before moving to the Senate. Between 2006 and 2024 he won seven elections and lost two.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
1
Elections won
7
Bills sponsored
68
Cosponsored
624
Committees
6

Committee Assignments

6 committees · 2 leadership roles
co-chair·Oregon-Washington Legislative Action
ranking member·Early Learning and K-12 Education
member·Environment, Energy and Technology
member·Health and Long-Term Care
member·Health Care and Behavioral Health Oversight Select
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District
Population
160,202
Median HH Income
$102K
Unemployment
5.6%
Bachelor's+
37.8%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
41.7
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
7.7%
HS or Higher
92.8%
Median Home Value
$570K
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
Owner-Occupied
71.3%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.