Stephen Miles Ross (born 1951) is an American politician. He was elected to the

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in 2012, and he served from 2013 until 2021. He was reelected in

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after a rematch with

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, who previously had defeated Ross in

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. A Republican, he serves the 63rd district. He has also served as mayor of

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, North Carolina.

Education

He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from

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and a master's degree in public administration from

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Electoral history

2022

2020

2018

2016

2014

2012

References

, - {{DEFAULTSORT:Ross, Stephen M. Living people Republican Party members of the North Carolina House of Representatives 1954 births 21st-century American legislators People from Burlington, North Carolina Mayors of places in North Carolina Elon University alumni North Carolina State University alumni 21st-century North Carolina politicians