Dan Bishop

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Dan Bishop

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 1, 1964 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Dan Bishop holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina. He spent several years in public service, including roles in the Mecklenburg County Commission and the North Carolina House of Representatives. Bishop has demonstrated leadership in judicial reform and redistricting efforts, serving as co-chair of the Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting. He has also held federal appointments, including a nomination as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget and an appointment as interim United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina.

Political Ideas

Dan Bishop's political identity is marked by a confrontational approach to media and a controversial stance on social media freedom. His rhetorical style is notably aggressive, as evidenced by his labeling of the Raleigh press corps as the "jihad media." Bishop's support for Gab, despite its contentious reputation, highlights a commitment to opposing what he sees as oppressive tech censorship. His appointment as prosecutor of election fraud underscores a focus on combating perceived electoral misconduct, revealing a highly selective approach to legal enforcement.

Campaigns
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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North Carolina 8th Congressional District General Election

183,998 votes (69.91%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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North Carolina 9th Congressional District General Election

224,661 votes (55.59%)

Win
2019 Special: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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North Carolina 9th Congressional District Special Election

96,573 votes (50.69%)

Win
2019 Special: U.S.A. House of Representatives Republican Primary
ELECTED

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North Carolina 9th Congressional District Special Republican Primary

14,405 votes (47.68%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

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2018 North Carolina Senate election, district 39

49,698 votes (52.89%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

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North Carolina 39th State Senate District General Election

58,739 votes (56.81%)

Win
2014: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

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North Carolina 104th State House District General Election

18,576 votes (74.78%)

Win