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 was born on December 25, 1949. She is an American politician who has held important roles in North Carolina. She used to be the leader, or Chair, of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Before that, she was also a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Bobbie Richardson is a retired educator. She worked for 35 years in public schools in North Carolina. She earned her college degrees from North Carolina Central University and her advanced degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is African-American.

Early Life and Education

Bobbie J. Richardson was born in Wood, North Carolina. She has always been dedicated to learning and helping others learn. She attended North Carolina Central University in Durham, where she earned both her first college degree (Bachelor of Arts) and a master's degree. Later, she continued her studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her doctorate degree. Her long career as an educator shows her commitment to students and schools.

Serving in the State House

In January 2013, Bobbie Richardson became a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of North Carolina. She was chosen to represent the 7th District. This district includes parts of Franklin and Nash counties. She was appointed to this role after the previous representative, Angela Bryant, moved to the state Senate. Bobbie Richardson served in the State House until January 2019.

Leading the Democratic Party

On November 24, 2020, Bobbie Richardson announced she wanted to become the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. The Chair is the main leader of a political party in a state. This person helps organize the party, supports candidates, and works to achieve the party's goals.

Bobbie Richardson was elected as Chair on February 27, 2021. This was a historic moment because she became the first Black person to hold this position. She led the party for nearly two years. On February 11, 2023, she ran for re-election but lost to Anderson Clayton. Anderson Clayton was 25 years old at the time and from Roxboro.

External Links

• Official page: https://web.archive.org/web/20140408094943/http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=House&nUserID=680 at the North Carolina General Assembly