About Wesley Harris
Born 1986. Wesley Harris is an American politician and economist.
Wesley Ryan Harris (born September 22, 1986) is an American economist and politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 105th district from 2019 to 2025. He was the Democratic nominee for state treasurer in the 2024 election.
Early life and education Born in Taylorsville, North Carolina, Harris received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He later attended Clemson University earning a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics. He has been twice re-elected, defeating Republican challengers Amy Bynum in 2020 and Joshua Niday in 2022.
On March 13, 2023, Harris announced a run for North Carolina State Treasurer. He earned the Democratic nomination on March 5, 2024 with 66.59% of the vote. He lost to Republican Brad Briner.
Committee assignments 2023–24 session Agriculture Finance Judiciary 3 Marine Resources and Aquaculture Transportation
2021–22 session Education - Universities Finance Judiciary III Marine Resources and Aquaculture Transportation
2019–20 session Finance Judiciary Transportation Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee
Personal life Harris lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Electoral history 2024
2022
2020
2018
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Who is Wesley Harris?
American politician
When was Wesley Harris born?
Wesley Harris was born on 22 September 1986 in Taylorsville.
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Wesley Harris is a politician and economist.
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Wesley Harris is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wesley Harris. https://biography.guide/wesley-harris/
MLA: "Wesley Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wesley-harris/.
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