Kevin M. Harris
Harris in 2023
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 27A district
Assumed office
January 11, 2023
Preceded bySusie Proctor
Personal details
Born (1981-10-24) October 24, 1981 (age 42)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceBrandywine, Maryland
EducationWashington Bible College (BA)
Walden University (MS)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1999–2009
AwardsJoint 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.[1] He was previously a candidate for District 9 of the Prince George's County Council in 2018.[2]

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.[1]

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.[2] He came in third-to-last-place in the Democratic primary, receiving only 4.8 percent of the vote.[3]

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.[4] He was unopposed in the general election.[5]

In the legislature

Harris was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[6] He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.[7]

Personal life

Decorations and badges

Harris' decorations and medals include:[1]

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

Prince George's County Council District 9 Democratic primary election, 2018[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
Maryland House of Delegates District 27A Democratic primary election, 2022[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kevin M. Harris 3,292 55.9
Democratic Susie Proctor (incumbent) 2,594 44.1
Maryland House of Delegates District 27A election, 2022[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kevin M. Harris 11,783 97.99
Write-in 242 2.01

References

  1. ^ a b c "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Ford, William (March 7, 2018). "Dozens Pursue Prince George's Council Seats". The Washington Informer. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Prince George's County". Maryland State Board of Elections. July 31, 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Kinsey, Darryl (July 27, 2022). "Patterson and Rucci near dead-heat in District 4 race". Maryland Independent. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  6. ^ "Kevin M. Harris, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (January 5, 2023). "Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022.
  9. ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022.

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