| Harper Peterson | |
| State Senate: | North Carolina |
| State: | North Carolina |
| District: | 9th |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2019 |
| Term End: | January 1, 2021 |
| Preceded: | Michael Lee |
| Succeeded: | Michael Lee |
| Office1: | Mayor of Wilmington |
| Term Start1: | 2001 |
| Term End1: | 2003 |
| Preceded1: | David L. Jones |
| Succeeded1: | Spence Broadhurst |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Birth Date: | 16 December 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Spouse: | Plunkett |
| Children: | five |
| Residence: | Wilmington, North Carolina |
Harper Peterson Jr. (born December 16, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 9th district. He was elected in the 2018 elections. Peterson formerly served as Mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina from 2001 to 2003, and on the Wilmington City Council from 1995 to 1999.[1] [2] [3]