Steve Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Member of theWest Virginia Senate from the8th district | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Mitchell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Erik Wells |
| Member of theWest Virginia House of Delegates from the 32nd district | |
| In office 1993–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1966-10-25)October 25, 1966 (age 59) Charleston,West Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristen |
| Children | Benjamin Maggie |
| Residence(s) | Cross Lanes,West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
Steve Harrison (born October 25, 1966) is an American politician from the state ofWest Virginia. A member of theRepublican Party, Harrison served in both theWest Virginia House of Delegates andWest Virginia Senate. He is currently the Clerk of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Harrison served in theWest Virginia House of Delegates andWest Virginia Senate for a total of 14 years. He opted not to run for re-election to the state Senate in 2006.[1][2] Since retiring from the state Senate, Harrison has worked forPoca Valley Bank, and played as aplacekicker for asemi-professionalAmerican football team. He also coachestrack and field.[1]
Harrison lost the May 2014 primary for theUnited States House of Representatives, running to representWest Virginia's 2nd congressional district in the2014 election.IncumbentShelley Moore Capito was running for theUnited States Senate. Harrison had won astraw poll held by the Republican Executive Committee of Kanawha County, but ended up losing the primary.[3]
Harrison received abachelor's degree fromBrown University. He is married.[1]