Bob Brinson is from New Bern, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a master 27s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. He and his wife, Amy, have three adult children. He attends Union Point Church.

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Bob Brinson is originally from New Bern, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. He lives with his wife, Amy, and their three adult children. Bob is a member of Union Point Church, where he has volunteered as a children's church leader and served as a church elder and chairman of elders.

Bob is a retired U.S. Army officer. He served in the Army for 28 years as a helicopter pilot, logistician, and inspector general. 

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Bob is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 3. He was first appointed to the North Carolina State Senate, District 2, in July 2024. He was then elected to represent District 3 in 2024. 

Senator Bob Brinson - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly

Bob currently serves as a state senator for North Carolina District 3. He was first elected in 2024 and is serving his first term. He was appointed in July 2024 to represent District 2. He previously served as a member of the board of aldermen in New Bern, North Carolina.

Supports prioritizing rural economic development

- Supports prioritizing rural economic development

Economy

For Candidate Bob Brinson on Issue public-safety:  
Supports taking back 2nd Amendment rights.

Supports increasing funding and resources for law enforcement and first responders.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports increasing funding and resources for law enforcement and first responders.

Public Safety

Opposes abortion access, and said "We need to continue to roll back abortion."

- Opposes abortion access, and said "We need to continue to roll back abortion."

Healthcare

For Candidate Bob Brinson on Issue education:  
Supports rolling back abortion.

Supports expanding school choice programs and supports implementation of the Parent’s Bill of Rights, which increases parental access to school records and curriculum information and expands parental involvement in school decisions.

- Supports expanding school choice programs and supports implementation of the Parent’s Bill of Rights, which increases parental access to school records and curriculum information and expands parental involvement in school decisions.

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Supports providing law enforcement and first responders with necessary tools to combat drug trafficking and crime associated with an open southern border.

Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

- Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

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Supports expanding school choice and restoring parental rights in education, emphasizing the need to implement the Parent's Bill of Rights.

Supports expanding school choice programs and supports implementation of the Parent’s Bill of Rights

Supports the establishment of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee to prioritize and fund sidewalk and bike lane projects, ensuring accountability for city staff and elected officials.

Bob Brinson is originally from New Bern, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. He lives with his wife, Amy, and their three adult children. Bob is a member of Union Point Church.

Opposes gun control and said, "We need to continue to take back 2nd Amendment rights."

- Opposes gun control and said, "We need to continue to take back 2nd Amendment rights."
- Supports increasing funding and resources for law enforcement and first responders.

Supports reducing undocumented immigration and said, “The open US southern border is allowing drugs and criminals into our state.”

- Supports reducing undocumented immigration and said, “The open US southern border is allowing drugs and criminals into our state.”

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