Donnie Harrison is an American retired law enforcement officer who served as the Sheriff of Wake County, North Carolina from 2002 to 2018.
10 Facts About Donnie Harrison
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Donnie Harrison was the first certified law enforcement officer to be elected Sheriff in Wake County.
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In 2008, Donnie Harrison helped dedicate the Wake County Public Safety Center in honor of Baker who had died in 2007.
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In 2018, Donnie Harrison ran for reelection for a fifth time but was defeated by Gerald Mauroka Baker during the 2018 midterm elections.
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In 2022 Donnie Harrison sought the Republican nomination to run again for the office of sheriff.
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Donnie Harrison has weighed in on multiple elections during his tenure as Sheriff, including an endorsement of Pat McCrory's 2008 gubernatorial campaign, and Senator Richard Burr in 2010.
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In November 2011, Donnie Harrison publicly endorsed Wake County Commissioner Tony Gurley for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, and former US Attorney George Holding for United States Congress.
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Donnie Harrison grew up in Bear Grass, North Carolina and currently lives in Garner, NC.
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Donnie Harrison is a member of Holland United Methodist church.
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Donnie Harrison has two daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson.