Dan Forest
American politician, 34th Lieutenant Governor
Born
October 15th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina from 2013 to 2021. Played a significant role in state politics, focusing on educational reform and economic development. Ran for governor of North Carolina in the 2020 election but was defeated. Actively engaged in various political campaigns and initiatives, promoting conservative values and policies.
Served as Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
Ran for Governor of North Carolina in 2020
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