Pricey Harrison
American politician from North Carolina
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Mary Price Harrison (born August 31, 1958) is an American attorney and politician from North Carolina. Harrison is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, having first been elected in 2004. She has represented the 61st District (and the preceding 57th District), including constituents in central Guilford County, since 2005.[1][2]
Pricey Harrison | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Bowie |
| Constituency | 57th District (2005–2019) 61st District (2019–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1958 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and career
Raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Harrison earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the NC House of Representatives, she worked as a civil litigator and communications law attorney. A noted civic leader, she has served as President of the Julian Price Family Foundation, and in leadership with the NC Environmental Defense Fund and the Piedmont Land Conservancy.
Harrison was first elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2004. She has been recognized as a leader on environmental issues, clean energy, and green jobs, receiving commendation for her work as Vice Chair of the legislative committees on the Environment and Judiciary. In 2025, Harrison introduced legislation to prohibit the commercial farming of octopuses, citing animal rights and environmental concerns.[3] She's a member of the Progressive House Caucus.[4]
Committee assignments
Source:[5]
2021-2022 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Judiciary I
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture
- Redistricting
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Judiciary
- Redistricting
2017-2018 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Elections and Ethics Law
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Judiciary II
- Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Regulatory Reform
2015-2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Environment (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary III (Vice Chair)
- Elections
- Public Utilities
- Regulatory Reform
2013-2014 session
- Appropriations
- Environment
- Elections
- Public Utilities
- Judiciary
2011-2012 session
- Appropriations
- Environment
- Elections
- Public Utilities
- Judiciary
2009-2010 session
- Appropriations
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Public Utilities
- Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Judiciary I
- Marine Resources and Aquaculture
- Ethics
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 33,804 | 78.87% | |
| Republican | Crystal Davis | 9,058 | 21.13% | |
| Total votes | 42,862 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 19,862 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 19,862 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 33,983 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 33,983 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 25,469 | 73.30% | |
| Republican | Alissa Batts | 9,275 | 26.70% | |
| Total votes | 34,744 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 31,518 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,518 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 3,837 | 68.55% | |
| Democratic | Jim Kee | 1,760 | 31.45% | |
| Total votes | 5,597 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 17,577 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,577 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 32,020 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,020 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 10,664 | 55.69% | |
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 8,485 | 44.31% | |
| Total votes | 19,149 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 25,769 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,769 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 9,897 | 63.05% | |
| Republican | Ron Styers | 5,799 | 36.95% | |
| Total votes | 15,696 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison | 16,606 | 56.65% | |
| Republican | Joanne Bowie (incumbent) | 12,707 | 43.35% | |
| Total votes | 29,313 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||