Bob Etheridge
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| Assumed office January 7, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | David Funderburk |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | August 07 1941 Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Faye Etheridge |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Bobby Ray "Bob" Etheridge (born August 7 1941) is a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina, representing that state's 2nd congressional district (map). Etheridge, a Democrat was first elected to the House in 1996.
Born in Sampson County, North Carolina, Etheridge attended Campbell University and served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. A tobacco farmer and hardware store owner, Etheridge served as a Harnett County commissioner from 1973 to 1977. In 1978, he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served for four terms and rose to chair the House Appropriations Committee. In 1988, Etheridge was elected North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction. His wife is a school nutritionist and they have three children and two grandchildren. After serving two terms in that office, Etheridge was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1996; he serves on the Agriculture, Budget, and Homeland Security committees. Etheridge currently resides in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Etheridge was elected to his sixth consecutive term in the 2006 Congressional elections, earning 66% of the popular vote.
Bob Etheridge is a member of the New Democrat Coalition.
He is active in Freemasonry and is currently the Grand Orator for North Carolina Freemasonry.
External links
- U.S. Congressman Bob Etheridge official House site
- Bob Etheridge at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — Bob Etheridge campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Bob Etheridge issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Bob Etheridge campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Bob R. Etheridge (NC) profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Bob Etheridge voting record
- North Carolina Democratic Party
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| Preceded by David Funderburk |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district 1997–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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