Kevin M. Harris | |
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Harris in 2023 | |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 27A district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Susie Proctor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1981-10-24) October 24, 1981 (age 43) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Brandywine, Maryland |
Education | Washington Bible College (BA) Walden University (MS) |
Website | Campaign website |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1999–2009 |
Awards | Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal National Defense Service Medal |
Kevin M. Harris (born October 24, 1981) is an American politician who is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 27A in Charles and Prince George's County, Maryland. He was previously a candidate for District 9 of the Prince George's County Council in 2018.
Background
Harris graduated from St. Benedict's Preparatory School in 1999, and served in the United States Navy until 2009. He later graduated from Washington Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies in 2011, and Walden University with a Master of Science degree in leadership development in 2014. Since 2011, he has worked at Fort Meade.
In 2018, Harris ran for the Prince George's County Council in District 9, seeking to succeed councilmember Mel Franklin, who was running for the at-large seat on the council. He came in third-to-last-place in the Democratic primary, receiving only 4.8 percent of the vote.
In 2022, Harris ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 27A, challenging incumbent Susie Proctor. Harris defeated Proctor in the Democratic primary with 55.9 percent of the vote. He was unopposed in the general election.
In the legislature
Harris was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Personal life
Decorations and badges
Harris' decorations and medals include:
Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
Humanitarian Service Medal |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
National Defense Service Medal |
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Sydney Harrison | 7,125 | 34.5 | |
Democratic | Tamara Davis Brown | 7,070 | 34.2 | |
Democratic | Rodney C. Taylor | 1,876 | 9.1 | |
Democratic | Tanya J. Brooks | 1,864 | 9.0 | |
Democratic | Orlando D. Barnes | 1,152 | 5.6 | |
Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 984 | 4.8 | |
Democratic | Daren L. Hester | 377 | 1.8 | |
Democratic | Jeffrey JRaz Rascoe | 196 | 0.9 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 3,292 | 55.9 | |
Democratic | Susie Proctor (incumbent) | 2,594 | 44.1 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 11,783 | 97.99 | |
Write-in | 242 | 2.01 |
References
- ^ "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Ford, William (March 7, 2018). "Dozens Pursue Prince George's Council Seats". The Washington Informer. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Prince George's County". Maryland State Board of Elections. July 31, 2018.
- Kurtz, Josh (July 20, 2022). "Eckardt, 5 other state lawmakers appear to have lost their primaries; others could still fall". Maryland Matters. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Kinsey, Darryl (July 27, 2022). "Patterson and Rucci near dead-heat in District 4 race". Maryland Independent. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- "Kevin M. Harris, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- Gaines, Danielle E. (January 5, 2023). "Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022.
- "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022.
External links
- "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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