Ballotpedia, Mark Harris (North Carolina)

Mark is from Winston-Salem. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Appalachian State University, a master's degree in divinity, and a doctorate degree in Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist. He is married to his wife, Beth. 

Mark has experience working as a pastor. 

 Mark Harris ran for US Representative in Congressional District 9 in 2016 and 2009, but he did not win either race. He also ran for US Senate in 2014, but he did not win. He previously served as president of the North Carolina Baptist Convention. 

As of June 14, 2024, Mark Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Energy & the Environment

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Believes in the sanctity of all human life, opposing abortion. Supports traditional family values and measures that uphold family foundations.

Opposes abortion and supports "traditional family values..."

- Opposes abortion and supports "traditional family values..."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes that a safe community requires "unwavering enforcement of our laws" and holding criminals accountable.

Believes "unwavering enforcement of our laws" and holding "criminals accountable..." are important to establish a safe community.

- Believes "unwavering enforcement of our laws" and holding "criminals accountable..." are important to establish a safe community.

Public Safety

Believes parents should decide their children's education, not the Federal Government. Supports local control and maximum flexibility in education choices, including public, private, charter, and homeschool options.

Supports parental control over their child's education and opposes government control over child education. 

Supports educational flexibility, including the option to pursue of public, private, charter, or homeschool education.

- Supports parental control over their child's education and opposes government control over child education. 
- Supports educational flexibility, including the option to pursue of public, private, charter, or homeschool education.

Education

Believes in "prioritizing national security with strong borders." Supports robust immigration policies, veterans' care, and a strong military.

Believes "our nation's safety and sovereignty hinge upon robust border security" and plans to fortify borders, support advanced technology, and enforce immigration laws.

Believes "Biden's weak border policies, has created unprecedented challenges for our nation" and plans to establish forceful measures and advanced technology to prevent undocumented immigration. 

Believes in a strong national defense to deter threats and support allies. Emphasizes honoring the sacrifices of servicemen and women.

- Opposes undocumented immigration. 
- Believes "Biden's weak border policies, has created unprecedented challenges for our nation" and plans to establish forceful measures and advanced technology to prevent undocumented immigration. 
- Supports strong military. 

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Mark Harris

Believes in "Pro Life and Pro Family" healthcare policies. Opposes abortion and supports family-centered healthcare initiatives.

Believes in "Empowering Teachers, Ensuring Choice" in education. Supports policies that enhance teacher autonomy and provide educational choices for students.

Mark Harris was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is the youngest of five children. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Political Science and later earned his Master's of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark is married to his college sweetheart, Beth, and has served as Senior Pastor at First Baptist Charlotte.

Mark Harris has served in pastoral roles across North Carolina and Georgia, including significant growth leadership at Center Grove Baptist in Clemmons, NC, and educational structure streamlining at Curtis Baptist in Augusta, GA. He was the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Charlotte, where he led efforts to revitalize the church's infrastructure. Additionally, he has held the position of President of the North Carolina Baptist Convention from 2011-2013.

Mark Harris served as the elected President of the North Carolina Baptist Convention from 2011-2013. He played a role in the passage of the 2012 Marriage Amendment. Specific details on any political office held, appointments, committees, or past runs for office are not provided in the information given.

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