Harrisburg is a town in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is 3 miles (5 km) north of the center of town, within the Concord city limits.

The mayor is elected separately for a four-year term and is ex officio chair of the Town Council.

[10] While the Town Council is responsible for passing ordinances, the town's budget, and other policies, all decisions can be overridden by the North Carolina General Assembly, since North Carolina municipalities do not have home rule.

While municipal powers have been broadly construed since the 1960s, the General Assembly still retains considerable authority over local matters.