Another Illinois lawmaker preparing to pack his bags

Posted on October 5, 2017
David Harris
Two-term Illinois state Rep. David Harris has announced he won’t seek reelection next year.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)

By RFD Radio

SPRINGFIELD – The exodus continues at the Illinois Capitol.

Another experienced member of the General Assembly is calling it a career. Republican State Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights has decided not to seek another term.

Harris’ decision to retire means half of the Illinois GOP’s ten longest serving members won’t be on the ballot next year. Harris joined Democrats in voting for an income tax increase over the summer, ending a multi-year budget stalemate. That vote made him a target of conservative activist and radio host Dan Proft, who is backing a primary opponent Katie Miller of Mount Prospect.

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