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Bobbie Richardson

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Won the General, 2016 North Carolina State House District 7

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Bobbie Jean Richardson
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    12/25/1949
  • Birth Place:
    Wood, NC
  • Home City:
    Wood, NC
  • Religion:
    Christian
  • Family:
    Partner: D; 3 Children: Tarcia, James Jr., Bob; 3 Grandchildren
Personal Details

Bobbie Richardson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 7. Richardson is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

She was first appointed to the chamber on January 9, 2013, to replace Angela Bryant (D), who was appointed to the State Senate. She currently serves as Minority Caucus Secretary.

Richardson was the Director of Exceptional Children at Vance County Schools prior to retirement.

Education

  • EdD, Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000-2008
  • MEd, Special Education, North Carolina Central University, 1971-1977
  • BA, Recreation Education, North Carolina Central University of Durham, 1968-1972

Professional Experience

  • EdD, Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000-2008
  • MEd, Special Education, North Carolina Central University, 1971-1977
  • BA, Recreation Education, North Carolina Central University of Durham, 1968-1972
  • Former Teacher, Children with Disabilities Program, Durham Public Schools
  • Former Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Programming, Head Start
  • Former Director of Exceptional Students Program, North Carolina Department of Corrections
  • Former Director of Exceptional Students, Warren County Schools
  • Director, Exceptional Student Programs, Vance County Schools, 2012-2013
  • School Administrator, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, 2004-2012
  • Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Administration, 1988-1998

Political Experience

  • EdD, Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000-2008
  • MEd, Special Education, North Carolina Central University, 1971-1977
  • BA, Recreation Education, North Carolina Central University of Durham, 1968-1972
  • Former Teacher, Children with Disabilities Program, Durham Public Schools
  • Former Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Programming, Head Start
  • Former Director of Exceptional Students Program, North Carolina Department of Corrections
  • Former Director of Exceptional Students, Warren County Schools
  • Director, Exceptional Student Programs, Vance County Schools, 2012-2013
  • School Administrator, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, 2004-2012
  • Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Administration, 1988-1998
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2013-2019
  • Minority Whip, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 7, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Commerce and Job Development Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary IV Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Education, K-12, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, University Board of Governors Nominating Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • EdD, Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000-2008
  • MEd, Special Education, North Carolina Central University, 1971-1977
  • BA, Recreation Education, North Carolina Central University of Durham, 1968-1972
  • Former Teacher, Children with Disabilities Program, Durham Public Schools
  • Former Teacher Assistant, Exceptional Children Programming, Head Start
  • Former Director of Exceptional Students Program, North Carolina Department of Corrections
  • Former Director of Exceptional Students, Warren County Schools
  • Director, Exceptional Student Programs, Vance County Schools, 2012-2013
  • School Administrator, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, 2004-2012
  • Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Administration, 1988-1998
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2013-2019
  • Minority Whip, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 7, 2018
  • Member, Board of Trustees for Louisburg College, present
  • Supporter, Boys & Girls Club of Franklin and Nash Counties, present
  • Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, present
  • Member, Executive Committee, North Carolina Democratic Party, present
  • Member, Franklin County African American Caucus, present
  • Supporter, Franklin County Partnership in Healthcare, present
  • Supporter, Franklin County Safe Space, present
  • Member, Franklin County Senior Democrats, present
  • Member, Franklin County Women Democrats, present
  • Trustee, Gillfield Missionary Baptist Church, present
  • Member, Nash County Democratic Women, present
  • Board Member, North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated, present
  • Former Chair, Franklin County Democratic Party
  • Former Member, Franklin County School Board, 2018
  • Volunteer, Pack-Back, United Way, 2013

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Franklin County Democratic Woman of the Year Award, 2010
  • Perry's Alumni Humanitarian Award, 2012
  • Who's Who Women in Education Award, 1989, Durham Public Schools
  • Everyday Heroes Award 2015, Top Ladies of Distinction, Wendell Chapter
  • Rising Star Award, 2014, North Carolina League of Conservation Voters
  • Women of Excellence Award, 2016, National Foundation of Women Legislators
  • Political Courage Award, 2016, Rocky Mount Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

  • Bobbie

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"The moral test of government is how it treats people in the dawn of life, the children; in the twilight of life, the aged; and in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped." -- Hubert Humphrey

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