Mark Harris — U.S. Representative for NC-8
Mark Harris is a Republican Representative representing North Carolina (district 8), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | North Carolina |
| District | NC-8 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1966-04-24 |
| Bioguide ID | H001102 |
Election & Term History
Mark Harris has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NC-8 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Mark Harris has cast 549 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Mark Harris is more conservative than 98% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.831 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 98% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 549 |
| Votes with own party | 92.4% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 0 of 643 (0.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Mark Harris in?
Mark Harris is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NC-8.
How long has Mark Harris served in Congress?
Mark Harris's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Mark Harris's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Mark Harris is more conservative than 98% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 549 recorded votes.
How often does Mark Harris vote with their own party?
Mark Harris has voted with the majority of their own party on 92.4% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 0 of 643 recorded votes (0.0%).