Harper Peterson Jr. (born December 16, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 9th district. He was elected in the 2018 elections. Peterson formerly served as Mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina from 2001 to 2003, and on the Wilmington City Council from 1995 to 1999.[1][2][3]

Harper Peterson
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byMichael Lee
Succeeded byMichael Lee
Mayor of Wilmington
In office
2001–2003
Preceded byDavid L. Jones
Succeeded bySpence Broadhurst
Personal details
Born (1948-12-16) December 16, 1948 (age 75)
Huntington, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePlunkett
Childrenfive
ResidenceWilmington, North Carolina
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

References

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  1. ^ "Profile of Harper Peterson".
  2. ^ "Michael Lee concedes close State Senate race to Harper Peterson". 16 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Harper Peterson sworn in as state senator".
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North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 9th district

2019-2021
Succeeded by