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Harley Morris-Hintza (born January 14, 1945) is an American politician and lawyer currently serving as the 1st Governor of Cheyenne since January 3, 1985. Morris is a member of the Social Democratic Party, and identifies as a Democratic Socialist.

Personal life
Harley Morris was born in Raymond, Montana on January 2, 1945 to Johnathon Morris (1905-1983) and Jacky Elizabeth (1918-). Morris grew up middle class and met Jacqueline Williams in high school, and married her in 1963. From 1963 to 1967, Morris attended the University of Montana and earned a Law Degree. In 1967, Morris had a child with Jacqueline, named Johnathon Morris, Jr. In 1968, Morris began working as an Associate for a law firm in Raymond. In 1971, Morris divorced Jacqueline Williams and subsequently moved to Omaha, Nebraska. In 1973, Morris married Lance Hintza. In 1975, Morris began the Morris & Hintza law firm in Omaha with his husband. In 1979, Morris purchased a second home in Austin, Texas and an apartment in Denver, Colorado. In 1982, Morris and his husband adopted Amy Morris. On June 23, 1983, Morris' father, Johnathon Morris, died due of heart failure at age 78. In 1986, Morris's mother, Jacky, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lung Cancer at age 68. On November 28, 1986, Lance Hintza died due to HIV/AIDS after a 13 year marriage.

Political career
Harley Morris has been political active since he was a young adult. In Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 campaign, Morris campaigned for him, as well as the Democratic nominee for the 1968 and 1972 election. In 1971, Morris became the Deputy Treasurer of the Nebraska Democratic Party, serving until 1976, when he was made Nebraska Democratic Party Chairman in an upset. He served in that position until the fall of the Democratic Party in 1984. In 1984, Morris ran for Governor of Cheyenne and defeated New Republican challenger Tommy Williams Sr. by 52% to 45%. As Governor of Cheyenne, Morris has drafted the Constitution, helped create the Tax Code, and created a budget surplus. In the 1984 Presidential Election, Morris supported Jeremy Grenwich/Timothy Andrews. In 1986, Morris ran for the U.S. Senate against New Republican Duke Silver. Morris defeated Silver by 59%-36%.