Robert "Bob" Brinson Jr is an American politician who has served as a member of the North Carolina Senate since July 30, 2024.[1]

Bob Brinson
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
July 30, 2024
Preceded byJim Perry
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

Career

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A Republican, he was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to fill the vacancy in the 2nd district due to the resignation of Jim Perry.[2] Brinson was elected to serve as Alderman of the Sixth Ward in New Bern, North Carolina in May 2022.[3] He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and is a veteran of the United States Army.[4] In the 2024 North Carolina Senate election, Brinson is a candidate in the 3rd district.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Brinson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  2. ^ Hinson, Matthew (2024-07-24). "Bob Brinson appointed to complete Senator Jim Perry's term". WCTI. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  3. ^ "Welcome to New Bern, NC". www.newbernnc.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  4. ^ "Bob Brinson". North Carolina Republican Senate Caucus. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  5. ^ Denise, Amanda (December 15, 2023). "Senator Jim Perry will not seek reelection; will finish out term". WCTI-TV. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 2nd district

2024–present
Incumbent