Harold James was a Democratic

Democratic Party (United States)

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 member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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, representing the 186th District from 1989 until 2008. He was defeated in the 2008 primary by Kenyatta Johnson.

Upon his retirement, he was the Chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee. This committee was formed when the 2007 legislation session began. Representative James was the first chairman of the committee.

Before being elected to the House of Representatives, James served as a police officer in the City of Philadelphia.

External links

• Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Harold James official PA House website
• Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Representative Harold James official Party website
• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
  Project Vote Smart
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• Follow the Money - Harold James
  • 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions