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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mary "Pricey" Harrison is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 57. Harrison was first elected to the chamber in 2004. Because of redistricting, Harrison is running for re-election in District 61. The primary election will be held on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Harrison earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her J.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. Her professional experience includes working as a communications law attorney and as a former volunteer environmental advocate and activist.

Education

  • Attended, School of Law, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1985
  • Bachelors, Duke University, 1980

Political Experience

  • Attended, School of Law, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1985
  • Bachelors, Duke University, 1980
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 61, 2019-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 61, 2020
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 57, 2004-2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Environment Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary II Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Judiciary III Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Utilities Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Regulatory Reform Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Elections and Ethics Law

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Vice Chair, Environment

Member, Environmental Review Commission

Member, Judiciary

Member, Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Matters

Member, Legislative Ethics Committee

Member, Redistricting

Member, Select Committee on School Safety

Member, Select Committee on Storm-Related River Debris/Damage in North Carolina

Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, School of Law, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1985
  • Bachelors, Duke University, 1980
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 61, 2019-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 61, 2020
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 57, 2004-2019
  • Member, Action Greensboro
  • Board Member, Alumni Program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Member, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
  • President, Julian Price Family Foundation
  • Board Member, North Carolina Environmental Defense
  • Board Member, Piedmont Land Conservancy

Other Info

— Awards:

  • NC Chapter of the American Lung Association
  • NC Chapter of the National Organization of Women
  • NC Sustainable Energy Association
  • Plott Hound- Common Cause
  • Arc of Greensboro -- 2006
  • NC Dietetic Assn -- Public Policy Award -- 2006

    NC TASC Network -- Outstanding Dedication & Leadership

    Conservation Council of NC, Freshman of the Year (2005)

    Conservation Council of NC, Legislator of the Year (2007)

    NC Wildlife Federation, Conservation Legislator of the Year (2010)

    Women's Action for a New Direction, Pacemaker Award (2007)

    Appalachian Alliance Defender of the Mountains (2010)

    People of Faith Against the Death Penalty

    El Pueblo

    NC SEA= 2005 and 2007

State Bills