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10 Facts About Tony Gurley

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Tony Gurley was born on April 3,1956 and is an American businessman and political figure from North Carolina, currently serving as chief operating officer for the Office of State Budget and Management.

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Tony Gurley served on the Wake County Board of Commissioners from his election in 2002 until he resigned in 2014 to take the state position.

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Tony Gurley is a member of the North Carolina Republican Party.

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In 2011, Tony Gurley filed paperwork to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2012, but was defeated by Dan Forest in the Republican primary.

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Tony Gurley was born and raised in McDowell County in Western North Carolina.

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Tony Gurley continued his studies at UNC and in 1981 received his master's degree in Pharmacy Administration.

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Tony Gurley began his political career in Raleigh in 2002 when he was elected at-large to the Wake County Board of Commissioners.

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In March 2011, Tony Gurley announced via Twitter that he filed organizational papers to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2012.

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In September 2011, Tony Gurley's candidacy was endorsed by former Lieutenant Governor James Carson Gardner, stating that he liked the idea that Tony Gurley, a pharmacy owner, had a background in business.

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Shortly thereafter, Tony Gurley was endorsed by Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.