Robert Reives

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Robert Tyrone Reives II

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth September 24, 1970 (Age: 55)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert Reives graduated from Lee County High School and holds a B.S. in Business Administration / Finance and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He spent nearly two decades in the legal profession before entering public service. Reives has demonstrated leadership in the state legislature and currently serves as the North Carolina House Democratic Leader.

Political Ideas

Robert Reives's political identity is marked by a surprising convergence of progressive education reforms with staunch advocacy for property rights, suggesting a nuanced approach to balancing community needs with individual entitlements. His legislative record reveals an unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, indicating a highly localized strategy to protect regional industrial interests. Reives's rhetoric often emphasizes immediate relief for families facing economic hardship, yet he simultaneously champions long-term investments in rural development, showcasing a unique blend of short-term empathy and forward-thinking policymaking.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2024

29,910 votes (54.76%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture and Environment
Member
Appropriations
Vice Chair
Appropriations, Justice and Public Safety
Member
House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety
Member
House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
Member
House Select Committee on Redistricting
Member
Hse Select Comm to Investigate Alleged Misconduct/Other Matters Incl in Charges Against Rep Brockman
Chair
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
Legislative Services Commission
Member
2022: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2022

23,105 votes (55.29%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2020

37,825 votes (61.22%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2018

29,664 votes (63.27%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2016

24,773 votes (57.20%)

Win
2014: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2014

16,875 votes (56.19%)

Win