15 Facts About Andrea Harrison

Andrea Fletcher Harrison is an American politician.

Andrea Harrison currently serves in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing district 24 in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Andrea Harrison previously served on the Prince George's County Council, representing district 5.

Andrea Harrison received an Associate in Arts in micro computer systems from Prince George's Community College in 1992.

Andrea Harrison then received a Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy from Bowie State University in 2002.

Andrea Harrison won the Democratic primary to fill the seat on April 2,2008, edging out Edmonston mayor Adam Ortiz by 137 votes.

Andrea Harrison was sworn in on May 19,2008, and represented district 5 until December 3,2019.

Andrea Harrison was the first woman to represent the seat, which was previously held by her father.

In 2016, Andrea Harrison campaigned in support of a referendum to expand the county council, which led to speculation as to whether she would seek re-election to the council.

Andrea Harrison declined running for either of the two at-large positions on the council, instead announcing her candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates in district 24 on December 14,2017.

Andrea Harrison won the Democratic primary, coming in third place in a field of 11 candidates with 14.5 percent of the vote.

Andrea Harrison was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9,2019.

In 2013, Andrea Harrison introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage in Prince George's County to $11.50 an hour by 2016.

In 2011, following a proposal to open a casino at Rosecroft Raceway, Andrea Harrison co-sponsored legislation to ban slots in Prince George's County.

In 2012, Andrea Harrison voted for a resolution voicing the county council's opposition to a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly that would allow casinos to be built in Prince George's County.