Preceded by Joe Bryan Spouse Robin Gurley Political party Republican Party Republican Party | Name Tony Gurley Succeeded by Paul Coble Role American Political figure | |
Born April 3, 1956 (age 68)
McDowell County, North Carolina ( 1956-04-03 ) Alma mater University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residence Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | ||
Tony gurley lt gubernatorial candidate interview nc now on unc tv
Tony Gurley (born April 3, 1956) is an American businessman and political figure from North Carolina, currently serving as chief operating officer for the Office of State Budget and Management. He served on the Wake County Board of Commissioners from his election in 2002 until he resigned in 2014 to take the state position. Gurley served as Vice-Chairman of the board of commissioners in 2005 and as Chairman in 2006-2007, and 2010.
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- Tony gurley lt gubernatorial candidate interview nc now on unc tv
- Gop lt governor candidate tony gurley talks about family pharmacy politics and racing
- Early life education and business career
- Wake County politics
- 2012 run for lieutenant governor
- Primary Results
- References
By education, Gurley is both a pharmacist and attorney. He is a member of the North Carolina Republican Party. In 2011, Gurley filed paperwork to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2012, but was subsequently defeated by Dan Forest in the Republican primary.
Gop lt governor candidate tony gurley talks about family pharmacy politics and racing
Early life, education and business career
Gurley was born and raised in McDowell County in Western North Carolina. After graduating from high school, Tony attended University of North Carolina and received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1978. He continued his studies at UNC and in 1981 received his master's degree in Pharmacy Administration. In 1999, he entered Law School at North Carolina Central University. He graduated in 2003. After receiving his law degree, Gurley opened the Law practice of Gurley & Cookson in Raleigh, although he was not active in practicing law.
Wake County politics
Gurley began his political career in Raleigh in 2002 when he was elected at-large to the Wake County Board of Commissioners. Gurley was re-elected in 2006, and 2010 respectively.
2012 run for lieutenant governor
In March 2011, Gurley announced via Twitter that he filed organizational papers to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2012. In September 2011, Gurley's candidacy was endorsed by former Lieutenant Governor James Carson Gardner, stating that he liked the idea that Gurley, a pharmacy owner, had a background in business. Shortly thereafter, Gurley was also endorsed by Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.
Primary Results
Under state law, if no candidate receives 40 percent of the vote in the primary, the second-place candidate can request a second primary (runoff). According to unofficial May 8 primary election results, Gurley came in second, and he announced that he would request such a runoff. Gurley was defeated by Dan Forest on July 17.