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Kerri Evelyn Harris

Democratic · DE · Delaware State Representative, District 32

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Kerri Evelyn Harris has served in the Delaware House since 2022 and is its Majority Leader; she is a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Iraq War era and a former community organizer. Her focus areas include economic opportunity, public education, affordable housing, and health care access.

Where Kerri Evelyn Harris stands, based on their records

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Environment and Public Health (5 records), Labor Rights (3 records),

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (1 record)

Mixed record

Corporate Accountability (1 support · 1 oppose)

Track record

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
  • Voted for SS 1 for SB 13, which set new rules for free and discounted hospital care for low-income patients. It passed the House 27-13 and became law.

    June 23, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HS 1 for HB 383, which barred drug makers and distributors from limiting discounted 340B drugs sent to clinics and hospitals. The governor signed it on September 19, 2024.

    September 19, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 5 support
  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 71, which required school coaches to have CPR and defibrillator training and schools to have cardiac emergency plans. The governor signed it on July 30, 2025.

    July 30, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HS 2 for HB 70, which requires older rental homes built before 1978 to be certified lead-free or lead-safe after a feasibility study. The governor signed it on July 21, 2025, after her 2024 version stalled in committee.

    July 21, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 10, 2025 · Voted for HS 2 for HB 105, which required employers to list pay ranges in job postings. It passed the House 28-12 and became law. (Supports Labor Rights)
  • Was the prime sponsor of HS 1 for HB 114, which set state certification rules for recovery homes for people leaving addiction treatment. The governor signed it on August 1, 2023.

    August 1, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted against HB 123, which required the legislature's approval before the state environment agency could limit sales of gas-powered cars. It passed the House 21-20.

    June 30, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for HB 10, which set yearly targets for buying electric school buses through 2030. It passed the House 25-15 and became law.

    June 21, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 3 support
  • Voted for SB 24, which let public employee unions win recognition when a majority of workers sign cards instead of holding an election. It passed the House 26-12 and became law.

    June 26, 2025Supports Labor Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for HS 2 for HB 105, which required employers to list pay ranges in job postings. It passed the House 28-12 and became law.

    June 10, 2025Supports Labor Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

    Also on this bill

    • July 21, 2025 · Was the prime sponsor of HS 2 for HB 70, which requires older rental homes built before 1978 to be certified lead-free or lead-safe after a feasibility study. The governor signed it on July 21, 2025, after her 2024 version stalled in committee. (Supports Environment and Public Health)
  • Voted for SS 2 for SB 72, which created a state income tax credit for union dues. It passed the House 26-12 and became law.

    June 21, 2023Supports Labor Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 support
  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 17, which ended the need for state review before health providers buy major medical equipment. The governor signed it on May 12, 2026.

    May 12, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Immigration

Immigration · 1 support
  • Voted for HS 2 for HB 94, which barred state and local police from helping with federal civil immigration enforcement at schools, colleges, churches, and health facilities, except in emergencies. It passed the House 27-14 and became law.

    April 16, 2026Supports Immigration

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
  • Voted for HB 10, which set yearly targets for buying electric school buses through 2030. It passed the House 25-15 and became law.

    June 21, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
  • Voted for HB 369, which wrote the state Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety into law. It passed the House 27-12 and became law.

    May 14, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 3 support
  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 180, the first step of a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to people with felony convictions once they leave prison. It passed the House 30-10 and cleared the Senate on July 1, 2026.

    July 1, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for a constitutional amendment to ban the death penalty in 2024 and again in 2025. The 2024 bill (HB 301) fell short of two-thirds; the 2025 first step (HS 1 for HB 35) passed the House 28-12.

    June 24, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for HB 1, which made it legal for adults 21 and older to have small amounts of marijuana. It passed the House 28-13 and became law.

    March 7, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 2 support
  • Voted for SS 2 for SB 115, which let former tenants have old eviction filings hidden from public view. It passed the House 27-12 and became law.

    July 1, 2025Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for SS 1 for SB 293, which barred landlords from refusing tenants because they pay with government housing vouchers. It passed the House 25-14 and became law.

    June 30, 2024Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 30, 2024 · Voted for SS 1 for SB 301, which required public universities in Delaware to offer abortion pills and emergency contraception to students. It passed the House 24-16 and became law. (Supports Women's Reproductive Rights)
    • March 7, 2024 · Voted for SS 1 for SB 2, which required a state permit, with fingerprinting and training, before buying a handgun. It passed the House and became law. (Supports Gun Control)

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 1 support
  • Voted for SS 1 for SB 2, which required a state permit, with fingerprinting and training, before buying a handgun. It passed the House and became law.

    March 7, 2024Supports Gun Control

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 30, 2024 · Voted for SS 1 for SB 301, which required public universities in Delaware to offer abortion pills and emergency contraception to students. It passed the House 24-16 and became law. (Supports Women's Reproductive Rights)
    • June 30, 2024 · Voted for SS 1 for SB 293, which barred landlords from refusing tenants because they pay with government housing vouchers. It passed the House 25-14 and became law. (Supports Housing Affordability)

Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights

Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 support
  • Voted for SS 1 for SB 301, which required public universities in Delaware to offer abortion pills and emergency contraception to students. It passed the House 24-16 and became law.

    June 30, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

    Also on this bill

    • June 30, 2024 · Voted for SS 1 for SB 293, which barred landlords from refusing tenants because they pay with government housing vouchers. It passed the House 25-14 and became law. (Supports Housing Affordability)
    • March 7, 2024 · Voted for SS 1 for SB 2, which required a state permit, with fingerprinting and training, before buying a handgun. It passed the House and became law. (Supports Gun Control)
  • Voted for SB 300, which required crisis pregnancy centers to tell clients when they have no licensed medical provider. It passed the House 23-15 and became law.

    June 30, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Election Integrity

Election Integrity · 1 support
  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 430, the first step of a constitutional amendment allowing only people, not companies, to vote in Delaware elections. It passed the House 28-12 and cleared the Senate on June 30, 2026.

    June 30, 2026Supports Election Integrity

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction

Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
  • Voted for SS 2 for SB 72, which created a state income tax credit for union dues. It passed the House 26-12 and became law.

    June 21, 2023Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 4 support
  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 365, which created the Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs. The governor signed it on September 24, 2026.

    September 24, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 180, the first step of a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to people with felony convictions once they leave prison. It passed the House 30-10 and cleared the Senate on July 1, 2026.

    July 1, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for SS 2 for SB 100, the first step of a constitutional amendment making marriage a fundamental right regardless of gender. It passed the House 28-12.

    June 30, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for HB 275, which added asexual and pansexual people to the groups protected by Delaware's anti-discrimination laws. It passed the House 21-15 and became law.

    March 28, 2024Supports Civil Rights

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 1 support · 1 oppose
  • Voted for SS 1 for SB 21, which rewrote Delaware corporate law to shield company directors and controlling shareholders from some shareholder lawsuits through new safe-harbor rules. It passed the House 32-7 and became law.

    March 25, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HS 1 for HB 383, which barred drug makers and distributors from limiting discounted 340B drugs sent to clinics and hospitals. The governor signed it on September 19, 2024.

    September 19, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

Track record — General

General · 8 records
  • Served as House Majority Leader and chair of the House Administration, Ethics, and Rules committees in the 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026).

    October 7, 2026

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 165, which let physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and occupational therapists perform dry needling with a doctor referral. The governor signed it on August 31, 2026.

    August 31, 2026

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 364, which created a state tax credit for film and entertainment production in Delaware. The governor signed it on July 1, 2026.

    July 1, 2026

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted against HB 188, which let voters not registered with a party vote in party primary elections. It passed the House 22-17.

    June 30, 2026

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 400, which changed fees and annual business taxes charged by the Delaware Secretary of State. The governor signed it on May 21, 2026.

    May 21, 2026

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HB 255, which separated parts of Delaware tax law from the 2025 federal tax law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The governor signed it on November 19, 2025.

    November 19, 2025

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Was the prime sponsor of HS 1 for HB 147, which let homeowners pass real estate to heirs through a transfer-on-death deed without probate. The governor signed it on September 5, 2025.

    September 5, 2025

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

  • Voted for HB 140 in 2024 and again in 2025. Both bills let terminally ill adults get medicine to end their own lives with two doctors' approval. The governor vetoed the 2024 bill; the 2025 bill passed the House 21-17 and became law.

    March 18, 2025

    Source: legis.delaware.gov

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