Jim Harris earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master's degree in business from Wayne State University. He is a married father of three.

Jim has experience working as an international marketing manager at Intel and was also employed at IBM.

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Jim is a first-time candidate for political office. 

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Jim Harris's campaign for North Carolina State Representative, District 16, is his first time running for public office.

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