Kevin Harris (politician)

Kevin M. Harris
Kevin M. Harris
	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	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.^[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]
	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

^ ^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

"Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.

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[legbio-1] "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.

[2018Council-2] Ford, William (March 7, 2018). "Dozens Pursue Prince George's Council Seats". The Washington Informer. Retrieved August 15, 2022.

[2018results-3] "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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