Dean Arp is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The Citadel and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Anne, have two married children and two grandchildren. He is a member of his church, where he has been both a teacher and a deacon.

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Rep. Dean Arp

Dean Arp is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The Citadel and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Anne, have two children.

Dean is a small business owner and entrepreneur. He previously served on the Union County Board of Education for 12 years, including six years as board chairman. 

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Dean currently works as president of Arp Engineering, an engineering firm.  

Dean is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 69. He was first elected in 2012.

Dean currently serves as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 69. Dean was first elected in 2012 and is serving his seventh term. He previously served as a member of the Union County Board of Education.

Supports policies that promote a free market economy and fiscal responsibility in government.

Advocates for a free market economy and reducing government spending.

- Advocates for a free market economy and reducing government spending.

Economy

Promotes policies that advance energy independence.

- Promotes policies that advance energy independence.

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As of January 5, 2026, Dean Arp’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Supports giving local school districts more control over education decisions rather than the state government.

- Supports giving local school districts more control over education decisions rather than the state government.

Education

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Dean Arp

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