Warren graduated from Kent State University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. In 1969, he married the former Beverly Rizer. They were married for 20 years and had 4 children together.[4] He is currently married to Catherine Warren. He has six children total.[1]
Before election to the NC House of Representatives, Warren worked as a Human Resources Specialist for Tar Heel Capital Corp., one of the largest Wendy's restaurant franchises. He is a member of First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, North Carolina.[5]
North Carolina House of Representatives
Warren was Chairman of the House Select Committee on the State's Role in Immigration Policy and Vice-Chairman of the Government committee.[6]
In 2013 Warren and Carl Ford proposed a bill that could have seen North Carolina Establish an Official Religion for the State.[7][8][9][10]
Warren faced no primary challenge. He went on to meet retired minister Bill Battermann[19] (who also was unopposed in Democratic primary) in the general election.[20] Warren defeated Battermann 61% to 38%.[21]
North Carolina House of Representatives 77th district general election, 2012[22][21]
In 2010, Harry Warren defeated school teacher Lauren Raper in the Republican primary.[23] He then faced incumbent Democratic incumbent Lorene Coates in the general election. Less than 200 votes separated the candidates on election day. Because of this, losing candidate Lorene Coates asked for a recount. After the recount, Harry Warren was confirmed the victor.[24]
North Carolina House of Representatives 77th district Republican primary election, 2010[25][26]