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 | July 19, 1981 North Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
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]
References
- "Rep. Josh Dobson". Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Josh Dobson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "Dobson plans run for Labor commissioner". May 6, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2020.