11 Facts About Josh Dobson

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Josh Dobson was born on July 19,1981 and is an American politician, currently serving as North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.

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Josh Dobson previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

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Josh Dobson grew up in Avery County, and graduated from Avery High School.

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Josh Dobson then went to McDowell Technical Community College, where he completed an associate's degree; Gardner-Webb University, where he got a bachelor's degree; and Appalachian State University, where he earned a master's degree in public administration.

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Josh Dobson was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives on January 29,2013, after Mitch Gillespie resigned.

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Josh Dobson was unopposed in the Republican primary, and he defeated JR Edwards in the general election.

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Josh Dobson was unopposed in both the Republican primary and the general election.

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Josh Dobson was unopposed in the Republican primary, and he defeated Howard Larsen in the general election.

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In May 2019, Josh Dobson decided to run for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.

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Josh Dobson defeated Democrat Jessica Holmes in the November 2020 general election.

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On December 6,2022, Josh Dobson announced that he would not seek reelection or election to any other public office in 2024.