What party is Richard Franks?

Mayor is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Richard Franks.

Where does Richard Franks stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Richard Franks. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Richard Franks? Mayor, Gastonia, NC

Richard Franks is the Mayor, Gastonia.

In office

Office	Who holds it now
Mayor · City of Gastonia City Council	Richard Franks source

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Where Richard Franks stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

Quick answers

Who is Richard Franks?: Richard Franks is the Mayor, Gastonia, in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What party is Richard Franks?: Mayor is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Richard Franks.
Where does Richard Franks stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Richard Franks. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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