Gladys Robinson

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Gladys Ashe Robinson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth November 17, 1949 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Gladys Robinson holds a strong educational background, having graduated from Bennett College and earned both a Masters and a PhD from North Carolina A&T. She has held significant leadership roles, including serving as Executive Director for Piedmont Health Services and the Sickle Cell Agency. Robinson has also been a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors and a trustee of Bennett College. Her professional experience includes managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to the public sector.

Political Ideas

Gladys Robinson combines a commitment to progressive ideals with a pragmatic approach to governance, as seen in her advocacy for increased public school funding and Medicaid expansion. Her strategic philosophy includes a knack for uniting legislators from opposing factions, as evidenced by her role as Deputy Minority Leader. Robinson's rhetoric often emphasizes community service and local engagement, suggesting a deeply rooted, grassroots ideological stance. Her policy stances reveal a unique blend of progressive healthcare and education reforms, coupled with a surprising ability to achieve bipartisan outcomes.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2024

78,876 votes (100.00%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2024

78,876 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations on Health and Human Services
Member
Appropriations/Base Budget
Member
Education/Higher Education
Member
Elections
Member
Health Care
Advisory Member
Pensions and Retirement and Aging
Member
Select Committee on Nominations
Member
State and Local Government
Member
Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee
Member
Legislative Ethics Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid
Member
2022: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2022

46,455 votes (73.05%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2020

75,640 votes (76.34%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2018 North Carolina Senate election, district 28

56,262 votes (75.25%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2016

74,232 votes (83.88%)

Win
2014: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2014

43,286 votes (100.00%)

Win
2012: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2012

80,689 votes (100.00%)

Win