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Harry J. Warren
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 76th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byCarl Ford
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
2011–2019
Preceded byLorene T. Coates
Succeeded byJulia C. Howard
Personal details
Born (1950-05-31) May 31, 1950 (age 74)
East Liverpool, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCatherine
ResidenceSalisbury, North Carolina
OccupationHuman resource specialist
Websitewww.harrywarrennc77.com

Harry Joseph Warren (born May 31, 1950 in East Liverpool, Ohio)[1] is a Human Resource Specialist and Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 77th district which includes part of Rowan County, North Carolina.[2]

Biography

Warren graduated from Kent State University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. In 1969, he married the former Beverly Rizer. They were married for 20 years and had 4 children together.[3] He is currently married to Catherine Warren. He has six children total.[1]

Before election to the NC House of Representatives, Warren worked as a Human Resources Specialist for Tar Heel Capital Corp., one of the largest Wendy's restaurant franchises. He is a member of First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, North Carolina.[4]

Legislative history

2011–2012 session

Warren was Chairman of the House Select Committee on the State's Role in Immigration Policy and Vice-Chairman of the Government committee.[5]

Electoral history

2010

In 2010, Harry Warren defeated school teacher Lauren Raper in the Republican primary.[6] He then faced incumbent Democrat Lorene T. Coates in the general election. Less than 200 votes separated the candidates on election day. Because of this, losing candidate Lorene Coates asked for a recount. After the recount, Harry Warren was confirmed the victor.[7]

North Carolina House District 77 Primary Election 2010[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Harry Warren 2,305 65.88
Republican Lauren Raper 1,194 34.12
Total votes 3,499 100.00
North Carolina House District 77 General Election 2010[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Harry Warren 9,117 50.46
Democratic Lorene T. Coates 8,951 49.54
Total votes 18,068 100.00

2012

Warren faced no primary challenge. He went on to meet retired minister Bill Battermann[10] (who also was unopposed in Democratic primary) in the general election.[11] Warren defeated Battermann 61% to 38%.[12]

North Carolina House District 77 General Election 2012[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Harry Warren 21,463 61.87
Democratic William H. Battermann 13,226 38.13
Total votes 34,689 100.00

References

  1. ^ a b "Representative Harry Joseph Warren (NC)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Harry Warren". NC General Assembly profile. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  3. ^ "About Harry". Harry Warren for State House Website. Archived from the original on 30 January 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  4. ^ Minn, Karissa (3 April 2010). "2 set to face off in primary for House District 77". The Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on 8 July 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  5. ^ "Standing Committee Assignments, 2011-2012 Session". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  6. ^ Minn, Karissa (5 May 2010). "Warren ready to challenge Coates". The Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  7. ^ Minn, Karissa (18 November 2010). "Recount confirms Warren's victory over Coates". The Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  8. ^ "NC Primary Election Results 2010". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  9. ^ "NC General Election Results 2010". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  10. ^ "Bill Batterman". Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  11. ^ "Candidate Detail List" (PDF). Rowan County Board of Elections. February 29, 2012. p. 7. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  12. ^ a b "NC General Election Results 2012". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
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