A Voice for Community. A Heart for Service.

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I’m Rita Harris, and I’m proud to be your State Representative for Florida House District 44. First elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024 and now in 2026, I have the honor of representing one of the most vibrant, diverse, and inspiring districts in our state.

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But before all that, I’m a mom, a wife, a neighbor and someone who knows what it means to fight for what matters. My journey started as a teenager volunteering with Planned Parenthood, and it reignited in 2017 when I knew I couldn’t just watch from the sidelines anymore. That urgency brought me into local organizing, chairing the Events Committee for the Orange County Democrats, and founding the Democratic Women’s Club of South Orange County.

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District 44 isn’t just the place I represent. It’s the place I call home. I’ve lived here for over twenty years, I've raised my family here, and built deep relationships with neighbors, small business owners, teachers, and activists who remind me every day why we fight.

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Before stepping into elected office, I spent years advocating for women, protecting families, and expanding opportunities for everyone in our community. My approach has always been simple: listen deeply, show up consistently, and lead with both compassion and courage.

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As your representative, I’m committed to being present and accessible, whether I’m standing on the

House floor in Tallahassee or at your doorstep here at home. Every story you share, every challenge

you face, every dream you have - I carry it with me in every decision I make.

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Because this work isn’t about politics for me. It’s about people. It’s about us.

It’s about building a Florida where everyone can thrive.

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