Bob Rucho
| Bob Rucho | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - 2004, 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 5 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | June 9, 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northeastern University (1970) | |
| Master's | University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1994) | |
| Other | DDS, Medical College of Virgina (1974); Prosthodontics, Boston University (1977) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 8, 1948 | |
| Profession | dentist | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Rucho served in the North Carolina State Senate from 1997 to 2004. He was then reappointed to the North Carolina State Senate in June of 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 39th district.
Rucho earned his BS from Northeastern University in 1970. He went on to receive his DDS from the Medical College of Virginia in 1974. He then earned his Advanced Degree in Prosthodontics from Boston University in 1977. He later receive his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1994.
Rucho is a Dentist/Prothodontics Specialist. He is the former Chief of the Department of Dentistry at Carolinas Medical Center.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rucho served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations on Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rucho served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
Redistricting
Rucho has been selected to chair the Senate Redistricting Committee. Said Rucho, "I look forward to leading the Senate efforts during the redistricting process. We will work prudently and deliberately to draw fair and legal lines for districts across the state that will uphold the right of the people of North Carolina to choose their representatives."[1]
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rucho served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
Elections
2012
Rucho ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 8 and defeated Jack Flynn (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 39, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob Rucho Incumbent |
61.6% | 61,006 | |
| Democratic | Jack Flynn | 38.4% | 38,025 | |
| Total Votes | 99,031 | |||
2010
Rucho won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 39 in the November 2 general election. He ran unopposed.[3]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 39 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bob Rucho (R)
|
48,373 | 100% | ||
Rucho also was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rucho won re-election to the 39th district in the North Carolina State Senate. Rucho had no challenger. [5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rucho collected $296,683 in donations.[6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Rucho's campaign in 2010 | |
| Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants | $8,000 |
| John Fennebresque | $8,000 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $8,000 |
| Presbyterian Anesthesia Association | $7,000 |
| Coca-Cola Bottling Co Consolidated | $7,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $296,683 |
2008
In 2008, Rucho collected $481,455 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Robert Rucho | $170,000 |
| Robert Rucho CMTE | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Dental Society | $8,000 |
| Thomas Brown | $6,000 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $6,000 |
Personal
Rucho and his wife Theresa have two children.
Recent news
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Bob Rucho News Feed
- House, Senate differ on how to pay for NC tax cuts - News & Observer
- NC Senate plan expands sales tax base far and wide - WRAL.com
- Senate Republicans offer more on NC tax overhaul - New Bern Sun Journal
- Senate panel approves legislation to force NC hospitals to be clearer in ... - Charlotte Observer
- As North Carolina Weighs Fracking, Questions Loom on Wastewater - Stateline
- Bill aims for more transparency in NC health costs - Watauga Democrat
- Editorial: Tax-reform rates should aim for fairness and stability - Winston-Salem Journal
- Senate GOP debuts far-reaching tax overhaul - News & Observer
- 9 Investigates: Fracking could have financial, environmental impacts in NC - WSOC Charlotte
- NC Senate panel pushes through renewables repeal - Yahoo! New Zealand News
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External links
- Senator Rucho's campaign
- Official North Carolina State Senate website *Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator Rucho State Surge
- Senator Rucho's facebook
- Senator Rucho's facebook
References
- ↑ Gaston Gazette "Can Perdue streamline the state," December 13, 2010
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections "Candidate lists," Accessed March 9, 2012
- ↑ General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 North Carolina Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, North Carolina Senate
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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