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Mark Ross Burrows
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Mark R. Burrows is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 119, covering Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania counties, in the November 3, 2026 general election 1. The Democratic primary was canceled, advancing Burrows automatically to the general 1. His Republican opponent is Anna Ferguson: Ferguson finished second in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary behind then-incumbent Mike Clampitt, but Clampitt subsequently withdrew from the race, leaving Ferguson as the Republican general-election candidate 12.
Background and education
Burrows earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1985 and a graduate degree from Duke University in 1987. As of 2024, he was a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners 1.
Career
Burrows has worked in government and economic-development planning; his campaign describes "over 30 years of planning and economic development experience...right here in Western NC" 3.
Office history
Burrows previously ran for the same seat in 2024, losing to then-incumbent Republican Mike Clampitt 55.4% to 44.6% (26,871 to 21,641 votes) 1.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Burrows”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Burrows”.