Hill Harper
| Born | May 17, 1966 |
| Hometown | Iowa City, Iowa, United States |
| Net worth | $12 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Parents | Harry Harper, Marilyn Hill |
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Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers win nominations for Michigan's vacant US Senate seat
- In the early results Tuesday night, the front-runners had a clear edge on their competition when the Associated Press called their races at 9 p.m.
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Mike Rogers holds roundtable drawing transgender rights distinctions in U.S. Senate race
New federal regulations aimed at preventing discrimination spark controversy over women's sports.
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Slotkin says US Senate Democratic primary is a battle between ‘rhetoric and substance’
In a final campaign push before Tuesday’s primary election, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) on Saturday addressed a couple dozen volunteers at a small bar patio in Grand Rapids. She spoke with the West Michigan volunteers individually before explaining her platform and answering questions. Strengthening the middle class, keeping manufacturing and farming in the U.S. […]
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Harper says he gives VP Harris the best chance to win Michigan, not Slotkin
Updated at 12:44 p.m. 8/2/24 As the state’s primary election approaches, Hill Harper, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, told reporters Thursday that he gives Vice President Kamala Harris the best chance to win Michigan in the fall. “Hill Harper winning the U.S. Senate primary helps Kamala Harris win the presidency in November …” said […]
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Harper says canceled US Senate debate was ‘sham,’ slams Slotkin for avoiding him before primary
Calling it a “sham,” Detroit Democrat Hill Harper has pushed back against assertions that a previously planned debate with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) was canceled because of demands he made. Harper and Slotkin are vying for the Democratic nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in the Aug. 6 primary. They had been set […]
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Hill Harper envisions bright future for Detroit building cited for blight violations
Blight ordinance violation notices have been issued to a property owned by a foundation operated by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper, although he says he is committed to renovating the property and turning it into a community asset. According to city of Detroit records, a vacant commercial property at 3975 Cass Avenue, owned by […] The post Hill Harper envisions bright future for Detroit building cited for blight violations appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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US Senate hopeful Hill Harper hosts Dave Chappelle for comedy fundraiser in Detroit
Comedian Dave Chappelle, who has garnered criticism for his repeated jokes at the expense of the transgender community, will headline a campaign fundraising show next week in Detroit for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper. The show, which is set for July 11 at Saint Andrew’s Hall, is being promoted on ActBlue, the fundraising website […] The post US Senate hopeful Hill Harper hosts Dave Chappelle for comedy fundraiser in Detroit appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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To The Point: Democratic candidates for US Senate seat
“To The Point" episode for the weekend of June 22.
- PoliticsDetroit Free Press
In race for Michigan's US Senate seat, Elissa Slotkin must debate Hill Harper | Letters
Opinion: A debate between the two can have a significant impact on garnering enthusiasm for the primary and general election.
- PoliticsMichigan Advance
Harper says Slotkin ‘doesn’t want to give me any oxygen’ in Michigan US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper says he’s not concerned that U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) has secured key Black endorsements for the Aug. 6 primary election. “It’s not troubling to me,” said Harper, an African-American actor and business owner from Detroit, referring to Slotkin as the “establishment candidate.” Slotkin has been endorsed by former […] The post Harper says Slotkin ‘doesn’t want to give me any oxygen’ in Michigan US Senate race appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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Waters, Harper say Black representation in Congress matters for Michigan
The Michigan congressional delegation currently has one African-American member, U.S. Rep. John James (R-Sterling Heights). But neither seat encompassing Detroit, the nation’s largest Black city, is held by an African-American representative. The 12th District seat is represented by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), who is Palestinian-American, and U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit), who immigrated from […] The post Waters, Harper say Black representation in Congress matters for Michigan app
