Bobbie Richardson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bobbie Richardson
Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party
In office February 27, 2021 – February 11, 2023
Preceded by	Wayne Goodwin
Succeeded by	Anderson Clayton
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 7th district
In office January 9, 2013 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Angela Bryant
Succeeded by	Lisa Stone Barnes
Personal details
Born	(1949-12-25) December 25, 1949 (age 75) Wood, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	North Carolina Central University (BA, MA) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (PhD)

Bobbie J. Richardson (born December 25, 1949) is an American politician. She has held important leadership roles in North Carolina. She was the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Before that, she was the First Vice Chair of the same party. She also served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

In January 2013, Bobbie Richardson was chosen to represent the 7th District in the North Carolina House of Representatives. This district includes parts of Franklin and Nash counties.

Who is Bobbie Richardson?

Bobbie Richardson is a retired teacher and school leader. She worked for 35 years in North Carolina public schools. She earned her first two college degrees from North Carolina Central University in Durham. Later, she received her highest degree, a doctorate, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bobbie Richardson is African-American.

Becoming a Party Leader

On November 24, 2020, Bobbie Richardson announced she wanted to become the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. She was elected to this important position on February 27, 2021. This was a historic moment because she became the first Black person to hold this role.

Later Career

On February 11, 2023, Bobbie Richardson ran for re-election as Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. However, she lost to Anderson Clayton. Anderson Clayton is a young activist from Roxboro.