Mary Price Harrison (born August 31, 1958) is an American attorney and politician from North Carolina. Harrison is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, having first been elected in 2004. She has represented the 61st District (and the preceding 57th District), including constituents in central Guilford County, since 2005.[1][2]
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Bowie |
| Constituency | 57th District (2005–2019) 61st District (2019–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1958 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Education | |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and career
editRaised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Harrison earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the NC House of Representatives, she worked as a civil litigation and Communications Law attorney. A noted civic leader, she has served as President of the Julian Price Family Foundation, and in leadership with the NC Environmental Defense Fund and the Piedmont Land Conservancy.
Harrison was first elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2004. Harrison has been recognized as a leader on environmental issues, clean energy, and green jobs in North Carolina. She has received commendation for her work as Vice Chair of the legislative committees on both the Environment and Judiciary.
Committee assignments
edit2021-2022 session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Judiciary I
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture
- Redistricting
2019-2020 session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Judiciary
- Redistricting
2017-2018 session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Elections and Ethics Law
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Judiciary II
- Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Regulatory Reform
2015-2016 session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary III (Vice Chair)
- Elections
- Public Utilities
- Regulatory Reform
2013-2014 session
edit- Appropriations
- Environment
- Elections
- Public Utilities
- Judiciary
2011-2012 session
edit- Appropriations
- Environment
- Elections
- Public Utilities
- Judiciary
2009-2010 session
edit- Appropriations
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Public Utilities
- Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Judiciary I
- Marine Resources and Aquaculture
- Ethics
Electoral history
edit2020
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 33,983 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 33,983 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 25,469 | 73.30% | |
| Republican | Alissa Batts | 9,275 | 26.70% | |
| Total votes | 34,744 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 31,518 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,518 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 3,837 | 68.55% | |
| Democratic | Jim Kee | 1,760 | 31.45% | |
| Total votes | 5,597 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 17,577 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,577 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 32,020 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,020 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 10,664 | 55.69% | |
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 8,485 | 44.31% | |
| Total votes | 19,149 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 25,769 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,769 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 9,897 | 63.05% | |
| Republican | Ron Styers | 5,799 | 36.95% | |
| Total votes | 15,696 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison | 16,606 | 56.65% | |
| Republican | Joanne Bowie (incumbent) | 12,707 | 43.35% | |
| Total votes | 29,313 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "NCCPPR | North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research". www.nccppr.org. Archived from the original on 2013-04-22.
- ^ "Mary Harrison". Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [10] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
edit- North Carolina General Assembly - Representative Pricey Harrison official NC House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Mary Price 'Pricey' Harrison (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Mary Price (Pricey) Harrison
- Biography from Rep. Harrison's personal site