Harry Brown (American politician)

Senator
Harry Brown
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 6th district
In office
2004–present
Personal details
Born (1955-04-13) April 13, 1955
Political party Republican
Residence Jacksonville, North Carolina
Alma mater Campbell University
Occupation businessman

Harry Brown (born April 13, 1955) is an American businessman and politician; he is a member of the North Carolina State Senate.[1] He represents the state's sixth Senate district, which consists of Jones and Onslow counties.

Brown is an automobile dealer. He first ran for the North Carolina House as a Democrat in 2002, but was unsuccessful.[2]

He left the Democratic Party and joined the Republican Party. In 2004 Brown defeated Democratic incumbent Cecil Hargett.[3] He retained his seat in 2006 by beating challenger Carolyn Pittman-Dorsey.[4]

Brown was largely responsible for the adoption of a anti wind power measure - house bill 589 - which has banned any new wind turbines including those already in development. Coincidentally these in development projects are in Democrat controlled Northampton.[5]


References

  1. ↑ http://www.nccppr.org/drupal/content/article-ii/legislator-reports/3973/2011-2012-report-for-sen-harry-brown
  2. ↑ NC Senate Election Checklist - Carolina Journal
  3. ↑ Friction sparks House 15 race - News - ENCToday.com
  4. ↑ North Carolina Senate Election Results May 2006 ncga.state.nc.us
  5. ↑


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