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Bob Brinson
2025 - Present
2027
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Bob Brinson (Republican Party) is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Brinson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper (D) appointed Brinson to the North Carolina State Senate District 2 on July 30, 2024, replacing Jim Perry.
Biography
Brinson earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Brinson served in the United States Army for 28 years.[1] Prior to his appointment to the North Carolina State Senate District 2, Brinson served as a member of the Board of Aldermen in New Bern, North Carolina. [2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 3
Incumbent Bob Brinson defeated Charles Dudley in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Brinson (R) | 60.0 | 64,025 |
 | Charles Dudley (D) | 40.0 | 42,704 | |
| Total votes: 106,729 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Charles Dudley advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3
Incumbent Bob Brinson defeated Michael Speciale in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Brinson | 54.4 | 13,211 |
 | Michael Speciale | 45.6 | 11,069 | |
| Total votes: 24,280 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina State Senate District 3 |
Officeholder North Carolina State Senate District 3 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Hanig (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 3 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Jim Perry (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 2 2024-2025 |
Succeeded by Norman Sanderson (R) |
