Biography
Pat Harrigan, born on June 21, 1987, in San Diego County, California, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District since January 3, 2025. A combat-decorated Green Beret and successful entrepreneur, Harrigan has dedicated his career to service and leadership.
After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Nuclear Engineering, Harrigan commissioned as an Infantry officer and was stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He deployed to Afghanistan as a young Platoon Leader, commanding a remote combat outpost in the Arghandab Valley. At 23, he managed over 350 personnel and $100 million in infrastructure and equipment. Recognizing the need for greater expertise in unconventional warfare, Harrigan volunteered for and earned the Green Beret, returning to Afghanistan to lead operations in increasingly complex environments. For his service, he earned two Bronze Stars.
While serving in the military, Harrigan and his wife, Rocky, launched a small firearms business from their home. The company grew rapidly, evolving into a manufacturing powerhouse producing American-made defense products in Western North Carolina.
Motivated by a dedication to his country and a desire to restore strength and accountability to Washington, Harrigan entered politics. He was sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025, representing North Carolina's 10th District, which includes Lincoln, Iredell, Catawba, Yadkin, and Forsyth counties.
Harrigan and his wife Rocky have been married for 13 years and are the proud parents of two daughters, Reagan and McKinley.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point
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Military Service:
- Commissioned as an Infantry officer, stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Deployed to Afghanistan as a Platoon Leader
- Earned the Green Beret and returned to Afghanistan for Special Forces operations
- Awarded two Bronze Stars for service
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Political Experience:
- Ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 14th District in 2022; lost to Jeff Jackson
- Announced candidacy for North Carolina's 10th District in August 2023
- Won the Republican primary on March 5, 2024, defeating state Rep. Grey Mills
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 5, 2024, succeeding retiring Rep. Patrick McHenry
- Sworn in on January 3, 2025
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Committee Assignments:
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
- Subcommittee on Military Personnel
- Subcommittee on Readiness
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Harrigan's diverse background in military service, entrepreneurship, and politics underscores his commitment to leadership and public service.
