James Mark Harris

James "Jim" Harris is the Democratic nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 16. He will appear on the November 3, 2026 general‑election ballot seeking to succeed incumbent Republican Carson Smith Jr. The state’s Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026 was canceled, so Harris advanced without a primary contest ¹².

Harris is identified on Ballotpedia as a resident of the district; the page lists his name as Jim Harris, which is a common diminutive of James, and the middle name Mark appears in the query, suggesting his full legal name is James Mark Harris. The source does not provide details about his education, professional background, or prior public service.

Because the Ballotpedia entry contains no record of previous elected office, Harris appears to be a first‑time candidate for state legislature. No specific career history or policy platform is documented in the available source.

During the campaign, Harris has made a contact email publicly available: [email protected]. No campaign website or phone number is listed, and the Ballotpedia page notes that he has not yet completed the Candidate Connection survey, so additional biographical or issue‑specific information is limited ¹².

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