Harris Blake
Harris Blake (b. November 3, 1929) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 22 from 2003 to 2013.
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 finance summary
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Personal
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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
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Senator Blake's State Surge
- Senator Blake's facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Carolina Senate spending, 2008," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 22 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Mike Woodard (D) |
