Harris was a member of the Massachusetts State Senate in 1816. He held several local offices, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ezekiel Whitman. He served from December 2, 1822, to March 3, 1823.
In 1816, Harris was part of the Massachusetts State Senate. He also held several local offices and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy left by Ezekiel Whitman's resignation. His term lasted from December 2, 1822, until March 3, 1823.