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Andrea Harrison
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Harrison in 2013
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 24th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2019 Serving with Jazz Lewis and Faye Martin Howell
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| Preceded by | Carolyn J. B. Howard |
| Constituency | Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Member of the Prince George's County Council from the 5th district | |
| In office May 19, 2008 – December 3, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | David C. Harrington |
| Succeeded by | Jolene Ivey |
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Andrea Carleen Fletcher
September 20, 1963 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3, including Christian |
| Residences | Springdale, Maryland, U.S. |
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Andrea Fletcher Harrison, born on September 20, 1963, is an American politician. She is currently a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. She represents District 24 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Before this, she was on the Prince George's County Council for District 5.
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Early Life and Education
Andrea Carleen Fletcher was born in Washington, D.C.. This was on September 20, 1963. Her father was James C. Fletcher.
She studied at Prince George's Community College. In 1992, she earned an Associate in Arts degree. This degree focused on micro computer systems. Later, she attended Bowie State University. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy in 2002.
Political Career Highlights
Before becoming a politician in 2002, Harrison was very active in her community. She was involved with the Ardmore Springdale Civic Association. From 1994 to 2007, she served as its president, vice president, and secretary.
Joining the County Council
In 2008, a special election was held for the Prince George's County Council. This was to fill a seat left open by David C. Harrington. Andrea Harrison won the Democratic primary election on April 2, 2008. She was sworn into office on May 19, 2008. She represented District 5 until December 3, 2018. She was the first woman to hold this seat. Her father had held the same seat before her. In 2012, she was chosen to lead the county council as its chair.
Moving to the State Legislature
In 2016, Harrison supported a plan to make the county council bigger. This made people wonder if she would run for re-election. She decided not to run for the county council again. Instead, she announced on December 14, 2017, that she would run for the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a part of the state's government.
During the primary election, she received support from U.S. Representative Anthony Brown. She won the Democratic primary. She finished in third place among 11 candidates.
Serving in the Legislature
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Andrea Harrison officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019.
Important Committees and Groups
As a delegate, she works on several important committees:
- She is a member of the Economic Matters Committee. This committee deals with banking and consumer protection.
- She is part of the Study Group on Economic Stability.
- She also serves on the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee.
- She is the House Chair for the Protocol Committee.
- She is a member of the Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight.
- From 2019 to 2021, she was on the Environment and Transportation Committee.
She is also a member of other important groups:
- The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
- The Women Legislators of Maryland.
Key Political Ideas
Minimum Wage Support
In 2013, Harrison introduced a bill to increase the minimum wage. This bill aimed to raise the minimum wage in Prince George's County to $11.50 per hour by 2016. The bill passed and became law. It took effect in 2017.
Views on Social Issues
In 2011, there was a plan to open a casino in Prince George's County. Harrison worked to ban gambling machines in the county. The county council voted to delay the bill, but Harrison voted against this delay. In 2012, she voted against a bill that would allow casinos in Prince George's County.
In 2013, Harrison and county executive Rushern Baker wrote a letter. They supported a plan to move the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters. They wanted it to move to Greenbelt, Maryland.
Personal Life
Andrea Harrison is married and has three children. One of her children is Christian "Cash" Harrison, who is a professional track and field athlete. She lives in Springdale, Maryland.
Images for kids
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Harrison in 2013
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Harrison in the House Economic Matters Committee, 2025
