Wesley Harris
Wesley Harris (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 105. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on January 1, 2025.
Harris (Democratic Party) ran for election for North Carolina Treasurer. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Wesley Harris was born in Taylorsville, North Carolina. He graduated from Statesville High School. Harris earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2009. He also earned a graduate degree and a Ph.D. from Clemson University in 2010 and 2014, respectively. His career experience includes teaching at numerous universities and working as an economic consultant.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina Treasurer election, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina Treasurer
Brad Briner defeated Wesley Harris in the general election for North Carolina Treasurer on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brad Briner (R) ![]() | 52.4 | 2,900,059 |
![]() | Wesley Harris (D) ![]() | 47.6 | 2,629,444 |
Total votes: 5,529,503 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina Treasurer
Wesley Harris defeated Gabriel Esparza in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Treasurer on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Wesley Harris ![]() | 66.6 | 433,791 |
![]() | Gabriel Esparza ![]() | 33.4 | 217,689 |
Total votes: 651,480 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina Treasurer
Brad Briner defeated Rachel Johnson and A.J. Daoud in the Republican primary for North Carolina Treasurer on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brad Briner ![]() | 39.9 | 346,160 |
Rachel Johnson | 34.5 | 299,158 | ||
![]() | A.J. Daoud | 25.5 | 221,442 |
Total votes: 866,760 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Wesley Harris defeated Joshua Niday in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Wesley Harris (D) | 56.9 | 17,545 |
![]() | Joshua Niday (R) | 43.1 | 13,307 |
Total votes: 30,852 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Wesley Harris advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joshua Niday advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Wesley Harris defeated Amy Bynum in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Wesley Harris (D) ![]() | 54.8 | 25,732 |
Amy Bynum (R) ![]() | 45.2 | 21,245 |
Total votes: 46,977 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Wesley Harris advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Amy Bynum advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Wesley Harris defeated incumbent Scott Stone in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Wesley Harris (D) | 52.3 | 18,362 |
![]() | Scott Stone (R) ![]() | 47.7 | 16,753 |
Total votes: 35,115 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Wesley Harris defeated Ayoub Ouederni (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Wesley Harris | 70.5 | 2,244 |
![]() | Ayoub Ouederni (Unofficially withdrew) | 29.5 | 940 |
Total votes: 3,184 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Scott Stone advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on May 8, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Wesley Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harris' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- I'm the only candidate in this race with any experience in State Government. It is critical for the Treasurer to have relationships with members on both side of the aisle in the legislature if they want to get things done.
- I have the support and endorsement of the two groups most impacted by the Treasurer's office: The State Employees Association and the North Carolina Association of Educators. These two groups rely on the Treasurer every single day, and they trust me to be their voice in the office.
- I'm the only candidate in this race who has experience living in rural, suburban, and urban North Carolina. I'm going to go into every corner of our state and fight for the investments needed in order to make sure all 100 of our counties can thrive.
9 Democratic Members of Congress, including all 7 current Democratic members of our Congressional Delegation. 73 Democratic State Legislators. 96 locally elected officials across the State.
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Campaign website
Harris’ campaign website stated the following:
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For too many of our communities, the last few decades have shown what happens when the world leaves them behind. Lack of investment has left once-vibrant places hollowed out, and our most vulnerable families have suffered as a result. Without opportunity, folks lose hope, which threatens the stability of not only our economy, but our very democracy. Our state is overflowing with potential, but to make opportunity accessible to every North Carolinian, we need a state government and we need a Treasurer who’s willing to invest in the most valuable asset we have: our people. Let’s think and plan not just for tomorrow, but for years to come Let’s protect our state bond ratings and expand our investment capacity Let’s do right by our state employees Let’s cut out the culture war nonsense and focus on the job at hand |
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—Wesley Harris’ campaign website (2024)[3] |
2022
Wesley Harris did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Wesley Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harris' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Quality Education
- Smart Infrasturcture
- Affordable Healthcare
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Campaign finance summary
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Harris was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Judiciary III Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Harris was assigned to the following committees:
- Education - Universities Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Judiciary III Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Harris was assigned to the following committees:
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- House Finance Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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2024
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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate North Carolina Treasurer |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 29, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wesley Harris for State Treasurer, “Platform,” accessed February 19, 2024
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Preceded by Scott Stone (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Tricia Cotham (R) |
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