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Mark Burrows
Mark R. Burrows (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 119. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Burrows completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mark R. Burrows earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1985 and a graduate degree from Duke University in 1987. His career experience includes working in government. As of 2024, Burrows was a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Mike Clampitt defeated Mark R. Burrows in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Clampitt (R) | 55.4 | 26,871 |
 | Mark R. Burrows (D)  | 44.6 | 21,641 | |
| Total votes: 48,512 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mark R. Burrows advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Clampitt advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Burrows in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mark R. Burrows completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burrows' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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1) Dedicated over three decades to improving Transylvania County and Western NC's economy through business retention and recruitment and sustainable planning practices (Burrows is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners).
2) Led and served on business and economic development organizations such as the local Chamber of Commerce, Transylvania Partnership, AdvantageWest, and the Western NC Biotech Board.
3) Created Project Empathy in Transylvania County as a way to promote greater civic engagement and community dialogue.
4) Married to Betsy Burrows, a life-long educator, and we have lived in Brevard, NC for nearly 35 years. Burrows and his wife have two grown children. He is an avid trail-runner and mountain biker.- Promoting stronger economic development opportunities for working class families: affordable healthcare, affordable housing, good-paying jobs (Living Wage), child and elder care assistance, and better roads.
- Protecting women's reproductive rights and health care privacy.
- Funding public schools and supporting our teachers.
- Moralistic/Ethical behavior, characterized by traits such as honesty, integrity, humility, courage and compassion
- Independence, transparency, integrity, competence and fairness
- Taking the time to be present (listening to others, asking questions, and then taking responsibility)
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2024
