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Bob is from New Bern, North Carolina and attended New Bern Senior High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. He is married to his wife, Amy, with whom he has three children.  He is a Christian. His family are members of Union Point Church. 

Bob served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army for 28 years. 

Bob Brinson currently serves as the Alderman for the City of New Bern. He was elected to this position in 2022, and is serving his first term. Within this role, he was elected to served as the Mayor Pro Tempe in 2023. 


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Wants to replace damaged sewage, water, and storm drainage infrastructures. 

As Alderman, did not raise taxes, but "needed to compensate" by holding employee salaries at "well below market value..."

- Wants to replace damaged sewage, water, and storm drainage infrastructures. 
- As Alderman, did not raise taxes, but "needed to compensate" by holding employee salaries at "well below market value..."

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As of June 14, 2024, Bob Brinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports principles of the U.S. Constitution.

- Supports principles of the U.S. Constitution.

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Supports providing law enforcement and first responders with sufficient training, tools, and equipment. 

- Opposes gun control. 
- Supports providing law enforcement and first responders with sufficient training, tools, and equipment. 

Public Safety

Supports expanding school choice and parental control in selecting educational alternatives to the current school one is zoned for. 

- Supports expanding school choice and parental control in selecting educational alternatives to the current school one is zoned for. 

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Wants to reduce immigration, saying "that’s where the drugs are coming across and our citizens are suffering."

- Wants to reduce immigration, saying "that’s where the drugs are coming across and our citizens are suffering."

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Bob Brinson

Bob Brinson currently serves as the Alderman for the City of New Bern. He was elected to this position in 2022, and is serving his first term. He serves as the Mayor Pro Tempe. He was elected to that position in 2023. 


- Wants to replace damaged sewage, water, and storm drainage infrastructures. 
- As Alderman, he did not raise taxes, but said he needed to compensate by holding their employee salaries at "well below market value..."

- Opposes gun control. 
- Supports providing law enforcement and first responders with sufficient training, tools, and equipment. 
- Said citizen safety and security is a priority if elected.

- Supports expanding school choice, and parental control in selecting educational alternatives to the current school one is zoned for. 

Bob is from New Bern, North Carolina. He graduated from New Bern Senior High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. He and his wife Amy have 3 children and they are members of Union Point Church.

Bob served in the US Army for 28 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Bob Brinson currently serves as the Alderman for the City of New Bern. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He serves as the Mayor Pro Tempe since 2023.


- Wants to replace infrastructure and improve water, sewage, and storm water drainage.
- As Alderman, supported not raising taxes.

- Supports gun rights.
- Wants to give law enforcement and and first responders training, tools, and equipments.

- Believes parents should have a choice in their children's education.
- Supports expanding school choice, which allows parents to move children to different schools that align with their values, as competition may increase student ability.

- Wants to close the sourthern border.
- Said, "There is a problem not just with illegal migrants coming across [the southern border] but also Fentanyl and drugs coming across."

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Charles was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He is married to his wife, Marion. 

Charles works as a senior pastor at New Beginnings Ministry of Faith. He served in the Marine Corps for 22 years. He previously worked as a tax commissioner for the Harlowe Fire Department.

Charles T. Dudley ran for state representative in District 3 in 2018, but he did not win. He previously served as 1st Vice President of the Craven County Democratic Party. 

Supports measures to help residents earn living wages.

- Supports measures to help residents earn living wages.

Wants to enhance climate change adaptation.

- Wants to enhance climate change adaptation.

Wants to increase funding for healthcare and mental health.

Wants to ensure veteran receive quality healthcare and mental health support.

- Supports abortion access.
- Wants to increase funding for healthcare and mental health.
- Wants to ensure veteran receive quality healthcare and mental health support.

As of June 14, 2024, Charles T. Dudley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to increase public education funding.

- Wants to increase public education funding.

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Charles T. Dudley

Charles T. Dudley was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and after serving in Desert Storm/Desert Shield, he settled in eastern North Carolina, specifically Havelock. He is married to Marion, who is a pastor and a native of eastern North Carolina. Details about where he attended school, the church he attends, and other family members are not provided in the information given.

Charles T. Dudley is a veteran who served during Desert Storm/Desert Shield and spent 22 years in the Marine Corps. Following his military service, he has been involved with various organizations, serving on the boards for Coastal Community Action, the Craven Community College Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and the Craven County Sheriff's Advisory Council. Additionally, he has worked as a tax commissioner for the Harlowe Fire Department.

Charles T. Dudley has served as a three-term 1st Vice President of the Craven County Democratic Party. He is also known for his involvement on the boards for various organizations, including Coastal Community Action and the Craven Community College Foundation. Additionally, he has been a tax commissioner for the Harlowe Fire Department and a member of the Craven County Sheriff's Advisory Council.

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- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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