Wesley Harris Explained

Wesley Harris
State House:North Carolina
District:105th
Term Start:January 1, 2019
Predecessor:Scott Stone
Birth Name:Wesley Ryan Harris
Birth Date:22 September 1986
Birth Place:Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA)
Clemson University (MA, PhD)
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Wesley Ryan Harris (born September 22, 1986) is an American 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] He earned the Democratic nomination on March 5, 2024 with 66.59% of the vote.[4]

Committee assignments

2023–24 session[5]
2021–22 session[6]
2019–20 session

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: North Carolina Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times. The New York Times. 12 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. 2023-08-17.
  3. Web site: Mecklenburg Democrat to run for NC treasurer, says office shouldn't have 'partisan games' . Charlotte Observer . 14 March 2023.
  4. Web site: 03/05/2024 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE . North Carolina State Board of Elections . 24 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Representative Wesley Harris, PhD (Dem) . North Carolina General Assembly . 17 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Wesley Harris. 2022-01-07.