Josh Dobson

Josh Dobson (born July 19, 1981) is an American politician serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Josh Dobson
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 85th district
Assumed office
January 29, 2013
Personal details
Born (1981-07-19) July 19, 1981
North Carolina, United States
Political partyRepublican

Early life and education

Dobson was born on July 19, 1981 in North Carolina. He went to Gardner-Webb University, where he got a bachelor’s degree, Appalachian State University, where he got a master’s degree, and McDowell Technical Community College, where he got an associate’s degree.[1] Before becoming a State Representative, Dobson was a county commissioner for McDowell County.[1]

2014 election

Dobson was unopposed in the Republican primary, and he defeated JR Edwards.[2]

2014 North Carolina House of Representatives election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Josh Dobson 15,467 74.9
Democratic JR Edwards 5,188 25.1

2016 election

Dobson was unopposed in both the Republican primary and election.[2]

2018 election

Dobson was unopposed in the Republican primary, and he defeated Howard Larson.[2]

2016 North Carolina House of Representatives election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Josh Dobson 20,408 74.9
Democratic Howard Larson 6,822 25.1

2020 election

In May 2019, Dobson decided to run for North Carolina commissioner of Labor.[3] He will face Jessica Holmes.[2]

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References
  1. "Rep. Josh Dobson". Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. "Josh Dobson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  3. "Dobson plans run for Labor commissioner". May 6, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
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