Mark R. Burrows

Mark R. Burrows is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119, running against incumbent Republican Anna Ferguson in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][3] He says in a Ballotpedia survey that he has worked in economic and community development in Transylvania County and Western North Carolina for more than 30 years.[2]

Burrows earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1985, a graduate degree from Duke University in 1987, and a certificate from the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute in 2008.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey he said his work in local government has focused on economic, planning and community development, and that he is a certified planner (AICP).[2] He said he lives in Brevard with his wife, Betsy, and that they raised two children there.[2]

Burrows ran for this seat in 2024 and lost the general election to incumbent Republican Mike Clampitt, 55.4 percent to 44.6 percent.[1] He said he would support a statewide construction bond for K-12 school facilities and affordable early childhood education, and opposes shifting state funds to private schools.[2] He also named housing affordability as a priority, saying the lack of housing is the main driver of high costs.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.