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Gladys A. Robinson
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 28th district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Katie Dorsett |
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| Born | November 17, 1949 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Ladison (deceased, 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Bennett College; MA, PhD North Carolina A&T |
| Occupation | Health services executive |
Gladys Ashe Robinson (born November 17, 1949) is an important leader in health services. She is also a Democrat who serves as a State Senator. She represents the 28th district, which includes parts of Guilford County, North Carolina. This is part of the North Carolina General Assembly. She was first elected in 2010 and helps lead her party as a Deputy Minority Leader.
Education and Early Career
Gladys Robinson went to Bennett College for her first degree. She then earned her Masters and PhD degrees from North Carolina A&T.
In 1982, she became the executive director of the Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency. This agency helps people with health needs. She is also a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. Before that, she was a trustee at Bennett College, helping to guide the school.
Her Journey in Politics
In 2010, Gladys Robinson decided to run for a seat in the state Senate. She wanted to represent the 28th district. The person who held the seat before, Katie G. Dorsett, decided not to run again.
Gladys Robinson won the nomination from the Democratic Party. This meant she was chosen to be their candidate. She then won the main election against other candidates.
In 2012, she ran for re-election. She won the Democratic nomination again. In the general election that year, no one ran against her, so she won easily.
From 2013 to 2014, she was chosen to be a Deputy Minority Leader in the Senate. This means she helps lead the Democratic Party in the Senate.
In 2014, she faced another challenge for the Democratic nomination from Melvin "Skip" Alston. Gladys Robinson won this election too. She then ran unopposed in the general election once more.
Personal Life
Gladys Robinson lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. She has two daughters. Her husband, Ladison Robinson, passed away in 2008. Gladys Robinson is African-American.
