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]
Kevin M. Harris | |
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 Harris in 2023 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 27A district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Susie Proctor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1981 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 |
Background
editHarris 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
editHarris 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
editDecorations and badges
editHarris' decorations and medals include:[1]
 Joint Service Commendation Medal
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 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
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 Humanitarian Service Medal
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 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
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 National Defense Service Medal
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Electoral history
edit| 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 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 3,292 | 55.9 | |
| Democratic | Susie Proctor (incumbent) | 2,594 | 44.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 11,783 | 97.99 | |
| Write-in | 242 | 2.01 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Ford, William (March 7, 2018). "Dozens Pursue Prince George's Council Seats". The Washington Informer. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "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
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- "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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