Wesley Harris | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the
North Carolina House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wesley Ryan Harris September 22, 1986 Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education |
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (
BA) Clemson University ( MA, PhD) |
| Website |
State House website Campaign website |
Wesley Ryan Harris (born September 22, 1986) is an economist and Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is co-chair of the North Carolina Future Caucus under the Millennial Action Project. He has represented the state's 105th district (including constituents in southwestern Mecklenburg County) since 2019.
Legislative career
Harris won the election on November 6, 2018 from the platform of Democratic Party. He secured 52 percent of the vote while his closest rival, incumbent Republican Scott Stone, secured 48 percent. [1] He has been twice re-elected, defeating Republican challengers Amy Bynum in 2020 and Joshua Niday in 2022. [2]
On March 13, 2023, Harris announced a run for North Carolina State Treasurer. [3]
Committee assignments
- 2023–24 session [4]
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Judiciary 3
- Marine Resources and Aquaculture
- Transportation
- 2021–22 session [5]
- Education - Universities
- Finance
- Judiciary III
- Marine Resources and Aquaculture
- Transportation
- 2019–20 session
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Transportation
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wesley Harris (incumbent) | 17,545 | 56.87% | |
| Republican | Joshua Niday | 13,307 | 43.13% | |
| Total votes | 30,852 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wesley Harris (incumbent) | 25,732 | 54.78% | |
| Republican | Amy Bynum | 21,245 | 45.22% | |
| Total votes | 46,977 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wesley Harris | 18,362 | 52.29% | |
| Republican | Scott Stone (incumbent) | 16,753 | 47.71% | |
| Total votes | 35,115 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wesley Harris | 2,244 | 70.48% | |
| Democratic | Ayoub Ouederni | 940 | 29.52% | |
| Total votes | 3,184 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ "North Carolina Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Mecklenburg Democrat to run for NC treasurer, says office shouldn't have 'partisan games'". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Wesley Harris, PhD (Dem)". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Wesley Harris". Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
- Representative Wesley Harris legislative website
- Wesley Harris for State Treasurer campaign website
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