Bob Brinson
American politician
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Robert "Bob" Brinson, Jr., is an American politician who has served as a member of the North Carolina Senate since July 30, 2024.[1]
Preceded byJim Perry
BornRobert Brinson Jr.
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Perry |
| Constituency | 2nd District (2023–2025) 3rd District (2025–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Brinson Jr. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | United States Military Academy at West Point (BA) |
Career
A Republican, he was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to fill the vacancy in the 2nd district due to the resignation of Jim Perry.[2] Brinson was elected to serve as Alderman of the Sixth Ward in New Bern, North Carolina, in May 2022.[3] He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and is a veteran of the United States Army.[4] In the 2024 election, Brinson is a candidate in the 3rd district.[5]
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Brinson | 13,211 | 54.41% | |
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 11,069 | 45.59% | |
| Total votes | 24,280 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Brinson (incumbent) | 64,025 | 59.99% | |
| Democratic | Charles Dudley | 42,704 | 40.01% | |
| Total votes | 106,729 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
