Nelson Harris
Nelson Harris | |
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| 44th Mayor of Roanoke, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph K. Smith |
| Succeeded by | David A. Bowers |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Nelson Harris is Baptist minister and a former mayor of Roanoke, Virginia, having served from 2004 to 2008. A Democrat, he was elected mayor in 2004 with 37% of the vote in a competitive four-way race against Republican Alice Hincker, Independent Delvis "Mac" McCadden, and Independent George A. Sgouros. Harris had previously served on the school board and city council.