Harry Lewis, Jr. (born February 1941) is an American politician who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 74th District from 2015 until his retirement in 2018. Early life and education Lewis was born in February of 1941 in Queens, New York City. As a child, Lewis lived in Carver Court. He graduated from Coatesville Area High School in 1959. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from Winston-Salem State University in 1963, a Master of Arts degree in wellness and fitness from West Chester State College in 1980, and a Master of Education from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 1999. Career Lewis worked at Coatesville Area High School for 36 years eventually becoming the school's principal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives Lewis was first elected in 2014 to represent the 74th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He won re-election from 2016, but declined to run again in 2018. During his tenure, Lewis was the only African American in the Republican caucus. References External links Official Web Site PA House profile Living people People from Chester County, Pennsylvania Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives African-American state legislators in Pennsylvania 1941 births 21st-century American politicians 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American people Black conservatism in the United States Winston-Salem State University alumni West Chester University alumni Cheyney University of Pennsylvania alumni Politicians from Chester County, Pennsylvania