Mary Harrison
- ️Tue Mar 15 2016
Mary Harrison
North Carolina House of Representatives District 61
Tenure
2019 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
6
Prior offices
North Carolina House of Representatives District 57
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Education
Contact
Mary Harrison (Democratic Party) (also known as Pricey) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 61. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Harrison (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 61. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Harrison earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her J.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. Her professional experience includes working as a communications law attorney and as a former volunteer environmental advocate and activist.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Harrison was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Environment Committee, Vice Chair
- Judiciary I Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- House Redistricting Committee
2021-2022
Harrison was assigned to the following committees:
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Environment Committee, Vice chair
- Judiciary I Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- House Redistricting Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee
2019-2020
Harrison was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Environment Committee, Vice Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Redistricting Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Elections and Ethics Law |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary II |
| • Regulatory Reform |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Elections |
| • Environment, Vice-Chairman |
| • Judiciary III, Vice-Chairman |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Regulatory Reform |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Elections |
| • Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Utilities |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Elections |
| • Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Utilities |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harrison served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform |
| • Energy and Energy Efficiency |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Marine Resources and Aquaculture |
| • Public Utilities |
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Harrison advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Crystal T. Davis advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Harrison in this election.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Harrison advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Harrison advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[2] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Mary Harrison ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 57 general election.[4][5]
Incumbent Mary Harrison ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Mary Harrison Incumbent (unopposed) |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Mary Harrison defeated Jim Kee in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Mary Harrison Incumbent |
68.6% | 3,837 |
| Jim Kee | 31.4% | 1,760 |
| Total Votes | 5,597 |
2012
Harrison ran for re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Harrison Incumbent |
100% | 32,020 | |
| Total Votes | 32,020 |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Harrison won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. She had no primary opposition. Republican Jonathan Hardister defeated Wendell Sawyer in the primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12][13]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 57 (2010) | ||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent |
| Mary Harrison (D)
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10,664 | 55.69% |
| Jon Hardister (R) | 8,485 | 44.31% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Harrison won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[14] $81,928 was raised for this campaign.[15] She ran unopposed.
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 57 | |
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| Candidates | Votes |
| Mary Harrison (D)
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25,769 |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mary Harrison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Mary Harrison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Mary Harrison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Harrison's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[16]
Fiscal Responsibility and Cutting Wasteful Spending
- Excerpt: "As a State Representative it is my duty to be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, therefore I believe we need to rein in wasteful spending in Raleigh."
Education
- Excerpt: "I believe that our children cannot compete in an increasingly globalized world without a good educational foundation. This is why I worked with the rest of the General Assembly to protect teacher jobs in Guilford County. Our efforts in the General Assembly helped Guilford County to keep every single teacher position in Guilford County funded, and prevented the loss of even a single teaching job in the county."
Economy and Green Jobs
- Excerpt: "The economy is the number one concern in North Carolina right now. We need to do everything we can in order to help the people of Guilford County get back into well paying jobs. I believe that one of the best ways we can do that is to increase the number of green jobs in our state. Jobs in industries that modernize our homes and businesses and make them more energy efficient can lead to steady jobs for the citizens of Guilford County for years to come."
The Death Penalty
- Excerpt: "The application of the death penalty is one of the gravest responsibilities that the state has. Recent revelations about corruption within the SBI's crime lab have brought the innocence or guilt of many of those on death row into question. These revelations, coupled with the fact that the sentences of 4 innocent men have been overturned in the last 5 years make the need to re-examine North Carolina's use of the death penalty an imperative."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Harrison's endorsements included the following:[17]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Central NC
Personal
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Harrison is widowed. She resides in Greensboro, North Carolina.[1]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "About Pricey Harrison," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ www.ppactionfundcnc.org/, "Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Central NC Primary Endorsements," accessed April 17, 2014
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Destin Hall
Majority Leader:Brenden Jones
Minority Leader:Robert Reives
Representatives
Republican Party (71)
Democratic Party (49)
