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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Napoleon Harris is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 15. Harris was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Harris is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Harris was a 2016 candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Illinois. Harris was defeated by Tammy Duckworth in the Democratic primary on March 15, 2016.

Harris' professional experience includes playing as a linebacker in the NFL from 2002 to 2009 and owning and operating two Beggars Pizza stores.

Education

  • BA, Communications, Northwestern University
  • Certified, Entrepreneurship, Northwestern University

Professional Experience

  • BA, Communications, Northwestern University
  • Certified, Entrepreneurship, Northwestern University
  • Owner/CEO, Beggars Pizza, 2008-present
  • Linebacker, Oakland Raiders, National Football League, 2002-2009
  • Linebacker, Minnesota Vikings, National Football League, 2002-2009

Political Experience

  • BA, Communications, Northwestern University
  • Certified, Entrepreneurship, Northwestern University
  • Owner/CEO, Beggars Pizza, 2008-present
  • Linebacker, Oakland Raiders, National Football League, 2002-2009
  • Linebacker, Minnesota Vikings, National Football League, 2002-2009
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 15, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 15, 2018
  • Candidate, United States Senate, Illinois, 2016
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Agriculture Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Public Health Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Immunization, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Illinois State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce and Economic Development

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Executive

Member, Human Services

Chair, Insurance

Member, Licensed Activities and Pensions

Member, Special Committee on Pension Investments

Member, Special Committee on Supplier Diversity

Vice Chair, Telecommunications and Information Technology

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Communications, Northwestern University
  • Certified, Entrepreneurship, Northwestern University
  • Owner/CEO, Beggars Pizza, 2008-present
  • Linebacker, Oakland Raiders, National Football League, 2002-2009
  • Linebacker, Minnesota Vikings, National Football League, 2002-2009
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 15, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 15, 2018
  • Candidate, United States Senate, Illinois, 2016
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2013
  • Founder, Napoleon Harris Foundation, present
  • Volunteer, Restoration Ministries, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, House of James Shelter
Policy Positions
Unknown Position Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

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Unknown Position Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?

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Unknown Position Crime: Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?

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Unknown Position Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

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Unknown Position Economy: Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?

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Yes Education: Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?

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  • "Napoleon supports federal grants to fill state and local foundational funding level gaps. Napoleon would advocate for full funding for modern textbooks and high-tech education tools like computers and pads. This funding also ensures that arts, cultural studies and violence prevention are staple components of all school curricula." http://napoleonforillinois.org/ (napoleonforillinois.org)
Unknown Position Energy: Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?

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Unknown Position Energy: Do you support funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?

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Unknown Position Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

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Unknown Position Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

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Unknown Position Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?

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Unknown Position Immigration: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

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  • "And I will fight relentlessly to protect the homeland, our immigrant communities and our seniors." http://napoleonforillinois.org/ (napoleonforillinois.org)
Unknown Position Marriage: Do you support same-sex marriage?

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Unknown Position National Security: Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?

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  • "And I will fight relentlessly to protect the homeland, our immigrant communities and our seniors." http://napoleonforillinois.org/ (napoleonforillinois.org)
Unknown Position Social Security: Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?

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  • "And I will fight relentlessly to protect the homeland, our immigrant communities and our seniors." http://napoleonforillinois.org/ (napoleonforillinois.org)
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