Wesley Ryan Harris is a Democratic politician and economist who represented North Carolina House District 105 from 2019 to 2025. He was the Democratic nominee for North Carolina State Treasurer in 2024, losing to Republican Brad Briner, and is currently running for Chair of the Mecklenburg County Democrats. Notable achievements include being the first Democrat to represent District 105, winning elections in 2018 , 2020, and 2022, and serving as Co-Chair of the North Carolina Future Caucus with a focus on economic development and financial issues.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Studied economics at UNC Chapel Hill; earned a Ph.D. in economics from Clemson University.
• Professional Background: Worked as a college professor, teacher, private economic consultant, and international tax consultant for a large accounting firm.
• Political Experience: Elected to NC House in 2018, defeating incumbent Republican Scott Stone; re-elected in 2020 and 2022 . Served on Agriculture, Finance, Judiciary, Marine Resources, and Transportation committees. Announced 2024 State Treasurer run in 2023; won Democratic nomination with 66.59% of the vote.