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  Harkins, James M.
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NameJames M. Harkins
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Whiteford, Maryland , United States
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Apr 29, 2003 12:32pm
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InfoMr. Harkins graduated from Bel Air High School and Harford Community College.

After many years of community involvement as a volunteer, Jim first ran for elective office in 1986 and won a position on the Harford County Republican Central Committee. He was elected Chairman of the Central Committee the following year, and served until 1990.

Mr Harkins served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1991-1998, where he was ranking minority member of the House Judiciary Committee. He also served one year on the House Appropriations Committee. A twenty-five year veteran of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, Jim has been recognized for his expertise in law enforcement and public safety issues.

Mr. Harkins was first elected as Harford County Executive in 1998.





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May 26, 2005 08:00am News (Harford County Executive) Harkins accepts (MD Gov.) Ehrlich's job offer  Article U Ole Polecat 

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  11/05/2002 Harford County, MD Executive Won 61.82% (+23.72%)
  11/03/1998 Harford County, MD Executive Won 52.36% (+4.71%)
  09/15/1998 Harford County, MD Executive - R Primary Won 55.70% (+12.66%)
  11/08/1994 MD State House 35A Won 36.28% (+8.16%)
  11/06/1990 MD State House 35A Won 28.55% (+3.75%)
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  11/26/1997 MD State House 35A - Appointment Won 0.00% (+0.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
MD District 1 - R Primary - Feb 12, 2008 D Wayne T. Gilchrest
Harford County, MD Executive - (Replacement Candidate list) - Jul 05, 2005 R David R. Craig
Harford County, MD Council D - Nov 05, 2002 R Lance C. Miller
Harford County, MD Council B - Nov 05, 2002 R Veronica L. "Roni" Chenowith
MD State House 35A - R Primary - Sep 10, 2002 R David W. Shrodes