Bob Etheridge

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Bob Etheridge

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth August 7, 1941 (Age: 85)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Bob Etheridge holds a solid educational foundation, having earned a business degree and completed graduate work in economics. He began his career in public service as a county commissioner and later chaired the North Carolina House of Representatives' Appropriations Committee. Etheridge served as the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction, where he focused on educational funding. He transitioned to managing economic recovery efforts and later took on a leadership role in agricultural policy.

Political Ideas

Bob Etheridge's political identity is marked by a steadfast dedication to public service and education, yet his strategic philosophy reveals an intriguing blend of ideological consistency and calculated pragmatism. His legislative focus on educational funding and economic recovery suggests a deeply rooted commitment to nurturing regional development. Etheridge's appointment to head agricultural policies under two different administrations highlights a surprising flexibility in aligning with both Democratic and Republican agendas. This convergence reveals a highly localized approach, balancing ideological principles with pragmatic regional interests.

Campaigns
2012: North Carolina State Governor

Election History

North Carolina Governor 2012, Democrat Primary

353,209 votes (38.00%)

Loss

Winner: Walter H. Dalton

2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

North Carolina's 2nd district general election, November 2, 2010

92,393 votes (48.69%)

Loss

Winner: Renee Ellmers

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2008 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd district election

199,730 votes (66.93%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2006 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd District election

85,993 votes (66.53%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2004 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd District election

145,079 votes (62.30%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2002 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd District election

100,121 votes (65.36%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2000 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd District election

146,733 votes (58.26%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

1998 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd District election

100,550 votes (57.39%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

1996 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 2nd District election

52.54% of vote

Win