Harold James

Who is Harold James?

Harold James was a Democratic politician, and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. James represented the 186th District from April 2012 through January 2013 after winning a special election to replace Kenyatta Johnson, who was elected to Philadelphia City Council. He also previously represented the district from 1989 until 2008, when he was defeated in the primary election by Kenyatta Johnson.

During his first tenure in the House, James was the first Chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee, which was formed at the start of the 2007 legislation session began. He returned to the House after winning a special election triggered by Johnson's election to the Philadelphia City Council, and subsequent resignation from the House.

Before his original election to the House of Representatives, James served as a police officer. James chose not to run for reelection to a full term in 2012.