Kevin Harris (politician)
Kevin M. Harris | |
|---|---|
Harris in 2023 | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office December 9, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Wes Moore |
| Preceded by | Michael Jackson |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 27A district | |
| In office January 11, 2023 – December 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Susie Proctor |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1981 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Washington Bible College (BA) Walden University (MS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1999–2009 |
| Awards | Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal National Defense Service Medal |
Kevin M. Harris (born October 24, 1981) is an American politician who is a member of the Maryland Senate representing the 27th district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 27A from 2023 to 2025.
Background
Harris graduated from St. Benedict's Preparatory School in 1999, and served in the United States Navy until 2009. He later graduated from Washington Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies in 2011, and Walden University with a Master of Science degree in leadership development in 2014. Since 2011, he has worked at Fort Meade.[1]
In 2018, Harris ran for the Prince George's County Council in District 9, seeking to succeed councilmember Mel Franklin, who was running for the at-large seat on the council.[2] He came in third-to-last-place in the Democratic primary, receiving only 4.8 percent of the vote.[3]
In 2022, Harris ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 27A, challenging incumbent Susie Proctor. Harris defeated Proctor in the Democratic primary with 55.9 percent of the vote.[4] He was unopposed in the general election.[5]
In the legislature
Harris was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[6] He was a member of the House Appropriations Committee.[7]
In October 2025, after Governor Wes Moore named state senator Michael Jackson as the secretary of Maryland State Police, Harris announced that he would seek appointment to the Maryland Senate to fill the remainder of Jackson's term.[8] His candidacy was supported by Jackson and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy. The Charles County Democratic Central Committee, Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, and Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee voted to nominate Harris to the seat in November 2025.[9][10] Governor Wes Moore appointed Harris to the seat on December 5, 2025,[11] and sworn in on December 9.[12] He is a member of the Senate Education, Energy, and Environment Committee.[13]
Personal life
Harris is a regional protocol director for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.[6]
Decorations and badges
Harris' decorations and medals include:[1]
| Joint Service Commendation Medal |
| Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
| Humanitarian Service Medal |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
| National Defense Service Medal |
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sydney Harrison | 7,125 | 34.5 | |
| Democratic | Tamara Davis Brown | 7,070 | 34.2 | |
| Democratic | Rodney C. Taylor | 1,876 | 9.1 | |
| Democratic | Tanya J. Brooks | 1,864 | 9.0 | |
| Democratic | Orlando D. Barnes | 1,152 | 5.6 | |
| Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 984 | 4.8 | |
| Democratic | Daren L. Hester | 377 | 1.8 | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey JRaz Rascoe | 196 | 0.9 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 3,292 | 55.9 | |
| Democratic | Susie Proctor (incumbent) | 2,594 | 44.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin M. Harris | 11,783 | 97.99 | |
| Write-in | 242 | 2.01 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Ford, William (March 7, 2018). "Dozens Pursue Prince George's Council Seats". The Washington Informer. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Prince George's County". Maryland State Board of Elections. July 31, 2018.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 20, 2022). "Eckardt, 5 other state lawmakers appear to have lost their primaries; others could still fall". Maryland Matters. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Kinsey, Darryl (July 27, 2022). "Patterson and Rucci near dead-heat in District 4 race". Maryland Independent. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Kevin M. Harris, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (January 5, 2023). "Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Elliott, Richard D. (October 22, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
- ^ Ford, William J. (November 26, 2025). "Prince George's Democrats choose Harris to fill vacant District 27 Senate seat". Maryland Matters. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ "Harris' hat trick, Trone appears to be polling in the 6th and new leaders in Office for Children". Maryland Matters. November 30, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Kevin M. Harris to Fill Maryland District 27 Senate Seat - Press Releases - News - Office of Governor Wes Moore". governor.maryland.gov (Press release). Office of the Governor of Maryland. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "Members - Kevin Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Inbrahim, Mennatalla (December 10, 2025). "Ferguson secures seventh term as Senate President, shakes up leadership". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022.
External links
- "Members – Delegate Kevin M. Harris". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.