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Bob is from Alton, Illinois, and currently lives in Oakboro with his wife, Kathy. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology, then completed graduate work in theology and religion at the University of Iowa.

Bob has worked as a pastor at Albemarle First Assembly for 26 years. He also served in the U.S. Air Force.

Bob Gruver's campaign for Albemarle City Council is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Bob Gruver did not have a website.

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Albemarle: Benton Dry

Benton is originally from Albemarle, North Carolina, where he lives currently with his wife, Cindy. He graduated from Albemarle Senior High School, then earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science from High Point College.

Benton is the co-owner of Dun-Rite Cleaners, Dun-Rite Carpet Care, and Dun-Rite Restoration. He previously worked in sales at the Gillette Company and Black and Decker.

Benton Dry currently serves as a member of the Albemarle City Council. He was first elected in 2012 and served until 2018, representing District 2. Benton was elected again in 2020 as an at-large representative.

As of June 6, 2025, Benton H. Dry II did not have a website or any information online.

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Duke is originally from Albemarle, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Duke lives with his wife in Albemarle, and they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Duke previously worked at IBM for almost 40 years before retiring.

Ballotpedia: Duke Furr

Duke Furr's campaign for Albemarle City Council At-large is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Duke Furr did not have a website or any information online.

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Martha is from Norwood. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Gardner-Webb University and a master's degree in adult education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She lives in Albemarle. She is married to her husband, Dan, with whom she has 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Their family are members of First Presbyterian Church in Albemarle. 

Martha is retired. She previously worked as a family court administrator for the State of North Carolina (NC) Administrative Office of the Courts. She also worked as a victim and witness assistant in an NC state district attorney's office. 

Martha Sue Hall was elected as a member of the Albemarle City Council in 2003 and is serving her fifth term. She also serves as Mayor Pro Tem of Albemarle. She was elected to that position in 2015. She previously served as a Stanly County Commissioner. She was elected to that position in 1994 and served for 1 full term. Martha serves on the executive board of the Centralina Regional Council of Government, where she previously served as both vice president and president. She also serves as co-chair of the Unintentional Death Prevention Sub-Committee. 

As of June 6, 2025, Martha Sue Hall did not have a website or any information online.

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- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 