Pat Harrigan Explained

Pat Harrigan
State:North Carolina
Term Start:January 3, 2025
Succeeding:Patrick McHenry
Birth Date:[1]
Party:Republican Party
Education:United States Military Academy
Branch:United States Army

Patrick Luke Harrigan[2] (born 1987/1988) is an American politician from North Carolina. He is the member-elect for the United States House of Representatives in .

Early life and career

Harrigan graduated from the Francis Parker School and the United States Military Academy, where he majored in nuclear engineering. He completed the Basic Officer Leaders Course and trained as an United States Army Ranger.

Harrigan ran for the United States House of Representatives seat in in the 2022 elections as a Republican. He lost to Jeff Jackson, the Democratic Party nominee.[3]

In August 2023, Harrigan announced that he would run again for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2024 elections.[4] He switched his candidacy to, where Patrick McHenry announced his retirement, in December 2023.[5] Harrigan won the nomination[6] and the election.[7]

Personal life

Harrigan married Raquel "Rocky" Krivda on September 25, 2010.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lookin' For A Fight. Eric. Frederick. January 22, 2024. The Assembly NC.
  2. Web site: Rep. Pat Harrigan - R North Carolina, 10th - Biography . November 6, 2024 . . en.
  3. Web site: Jeff Jackson declared winner of U.S. House District 14. November 4, 2022. wcnc.com.
  4. Web site: Harrigan announces second run for Charlotte-area congressional seat. August 28, 2023. Carolina Journal.
  5. Web site: Former Green Beret announces run for Rep. Patrick McHenry’s seat. Julia. Mueller. December 5, 2023.
  6. Web site: Kowles . Naomi . March 6, 2024 . Pat Harrigan declares victory in 10th Congressional District . WBTV.
  7. Web site: AP Race Call: Republican Pat Harrigan wins election to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. November 6, 2024.
  8. Web site: Krivda, Harrigan announce plans. Staff. Writer. The Columbus Dispatch.