Harris Blake
| Harris Blake | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 22 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 5, 2002 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 3, 1929 | |
| Place of birth | Jackson Springs, North Carolina | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Blake was Vice Chair/Member of the Moore County School Board from 1970 to 1976. He served as candidate of the United States House of Representatives from 1985 to 1986.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Blake served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Blake served on these committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Commerce Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- State and Local Government Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2010
Blake won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 22. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2.[1]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 22 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Harris Blake (R)
|
38,331 | 100% | ||
He defeated challenger Richard Morgan (R) in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Blake was re-elected to the 22nd District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Abraham Oudeh (D). [3] Blake raised $46,699 for his campaign, while Oudeh raised $48,630. [4]
| North Carolina Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Harris Blake (R)
|
50,111 | |||
| Abraham Oudeh (D) | 33,033 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Blake collected $53,543 in donations.[5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Harris Blake's campaign in 2010 | |
| Phil Berger Campaign | $4,000 |
| Moore County Republican Men | $2,000 |
| Robert Luddy | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $53,543 |
2008
In 2008, Blake collected $46,699 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Association of Realtors | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $2,250 |
| Embarq | $2,044 |
| Apodaca for North Carolina Senate CMTE | $2,000 |
| Branch Banking & Trust Corp | $2,000 |
Personal
Blake attended Elon College.
Blake has worked as Director of Channel 40 TV and Carolina Bank. He used to be President of Blake-Kirby Corporation. In 1980 he was Director of the Executive Committee of First Federal Savings. He was then the President of Pinehurst Hardware in 1982. He worked as Associate Administrator for Farmers Home Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture from 1985 to 1986. He then worked as Secretary/Treasurer of Colonial Abrasives in 1995. In 2000 he was President of Pinehurst South Realty.
Blake and his wife Barbara have one child.
External links
- Senator Blakes' campaign
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Senator Blake's State Surge
- Senator Blake's facebook
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Succeeded by Mike Woodard (D) |
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