Bobbie Richardson
Bobbie Richardson (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 7. Richardson assumed office on January 9, 2013. Richardson left office on December 31, 2018.
Richardson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 7. Richardson lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Richardson was first appointed to the chamber on January 9, 2013, to replace Angela Bryant (D), who was appointed to the State Senate.[1]
Richardson has served as minority caucus secretary.
She was elected by Party leadership to serve as chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party on February 27, 2021.[2]
Biography
Richardson was the director of exceptional children at Vance County Schools prior to retirement.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Education - K-12, Vice chair |
| • Elections and Ethics Law |
| • Judiciary IV |
| • University Board of Governors Nominating |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Richardson served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Commerce and Job Development, Vice Chairman |
| • Education - K-12 |
| • Elections |
| • Judiciary IV |
2013-2014
At the point of her swearing-in, Richardson served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Elections |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Regulatory Reform |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7
Lisa Barnes defeated incumbent Bobbie Richardson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Barnes (R) | 58.0 | 18,352 | |
| Bobbie Richardson (D) | 42.0 | 13,289 | ||
| Total votes: 31,641 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Bobbie Richardson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Bobbie Richardson | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7
Lisa Barnes defeated Glen Bradley in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Barnes | 70.5 | 2,203 | |
| Glen Bradley | 29.5 | 920 | ||
| Total votes: 3,123 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Bobbie Richardson defeated William Duke Hancock II in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bobbie Richardson Incumbent |
67.81% | 23,329 | |
| Republican | William Duke Hancock II | 32.19% | 11,072 | |
| Total Votes | 34,401 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Bobbie Richardson ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bobbie Richardson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
William Duke Hancock II ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | William Duke Hancock II (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Bobbie Richardson was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[11][12][13][14]
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Richardson's endorsements included the following:[15]
- State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC)
Personal
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When she served in the state House, Richardson resided in Louisburg, North Carolina.
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Ncleg.net, "Representative Bobbie Richardson (Dem)," accessed January 30, 2013
- ↑ The News & Observer, "‘The people must see us’: NC Democrats’ first Black chair on how to move party forward," February 28, 2021
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ www.seanc.org, "State Employee PAC Endorses Bipartisan Slate of Candidates," accessed April 17, 2014
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| Preceded by Angela Bryant (D) |
North Carolina House - District 7 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Lisa Barnes (R) |
