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Ed Goodwin
| Ed Goodwin | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| Secretary of State of North Carolina | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chairman of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners | ||
| 2008-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | John A. Holmes High School | |
| Bachelor's | East Carolina University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1972-1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 4, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Edenton, North Carolina | |
| Profession | Inspector, Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Goodwin previously served as the Chairman of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners from 2008-2012.
Biography
Goodwin was born in Edenton and grew up on his family's farm. After graduating from John A. Holmes High School, he attended East Carolina University. Before he could finish his degree, he was drafted and later enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1972. After four years of service, he was honorably discharged and received the United States Air Force Airman’s Medal for Heroism. Goodwin eventually returned to East Carolina University, receiving a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 1981.[1]
In 1983, Goodwin began his career as a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. He was an INF Nuclear Arms Treaty Inspector in the former Soviet Union from 1989-1992. He retired in 2004 after 23 years and moved to his hometown to start his own farm.
Education
- John A. Holmes High School
- Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice, East Carolina University (1981)
Political Career
Chowan County Commissioner 2008 - 2012
Upon returning to his hometown, Goodwin decided to enter into politics. He chose to run for election to the Chowan County Commission. He ran successfully in 2008 and served until 2012.[1] He did not run for re-election in 2012 due to his bid for North Carolina Secretary of Sate. His term as commissioner ended on December 4, 2012.
Elections
2012
Goodwin ran for North Carolina Secretary of State in 2012. He was defeated by incumbent Elaine Marshall (D) in the November 6, 2012 general election.
| North Carolina Secretary of State General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elaine Marshall Incumbent |
53.8% | 2,331,173 | |
| Republican | Ed Goodwin | 46.2% | 2,003,026 | |
| Total Votes | 4,334,199 | |||
| Election Results via NC State Board of Elections. | ||||
- Primary Runoff- July 17, 2012 Republican primary runoff
Goodwin defeated Gardner in the primary runoff contest on July 17, 2012, earning 54.5% of the party's vote.[2]
| North Carolina Secretary of State - Republican Primary Runoff, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ed Goodwin |
54.5% | 74,252 |
| Kenn Gardner | 45.5% | 62,044 |
| Total Votes | 136,296 | |
| Election Results Via: The North Carolina Board of Elections | ||
- Primary- May 8, 2012 Republican primary race
Goodwin received more votes than his three opponents - Mike Beitler, Kenn Gardner, and AJ Daoud - in the Republican Primary election for North Carolina Secretary of State on May 8, 2012. However, according to a new North Carolina law, a single candidate must receive 40% of the primary vote to secure the party's nomination, and Goodwin finished just shy with 35.9%. As a result, he faced Gardner, the second highest vote-getter, in a runoff election on July 17 to determine who would go on to face incumbent Elaine Marshall (D) in the general election.[3]
| North Carolina Secretary of State Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ed Goodwin |
35.9% | 246,641 |
| Kenn Gardner |
29.8% | 204,630 |
| Mike Beitler | 24.2% | 166,061 |
| AJ Daoud | 10% | 68,834 |
| Total Votes | 686,166 | |
| Election Results Via: The North Carolina Board of Elections | ||
Issue positions
- Healthcare
Goodwin opposes President Obama's healthcare overhaul. He believes healthcare should be dealt with in the private sector. Specifically, he proposes allowing business owners to use pre-tax income to purchase healthcare for employees to ease the strain of healthcare costs on small businesses today.[4]
- Jobs
Based on his experiences as a former business owner, Goodwin believes the secret to boosting the local economy and spurring job growth is to cut taxes and reduce the involvement of government. "Our current corporate taxes and government regulations are resulting in lost opportunities to attract new business and expand current ones," he said on his campaign website.[4]
- Abortion
Goodwin is pro-life.[4]
- Gay Marriage
Goodwin supports the traditionalist view of marriage as being a union meant for one man and one woman. He supports North Carolina’s proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.[4]
Campaign donors
2012
Goodwin lost the election to the position of North Carolina Secretary of State in 2012. During that election cycle, Goodwin raised a total of $115,216.
| North Carolina Secretary of State 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ed Goodwin's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Edward Charles Goodwin | $25,890 | |||
| North Carolina Republican Party | $17,126 | |||
| Edward C. Goodwin | $10,229 | |||
| FW Pauzar | $4,000 | |||
| Darlanne Fluegel | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $115,216 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Goodwin currently resides on his family farm in Edenton with his wife, Lori. The couple has been married since 1981. They have one biological and two adopted sons.
Contact information
Office contact:
Edward "Eddy" C. Goodwin
1015 Macedonia Rd.
Edenton, NC 27932
Phone:(252) 619-2760
Email: Edward.goodwin@chowan.nc.gov
See also
- North Carolina Secretary of State
- Current Secretary of State Elaine Marshall
- North Carolina secretary of state election, 2012
External links
- US Elections-North Carolina
- Politics1.com
- Chowan County Website
- Ed Goodwin for NC on Facebook
- Goodwin2012 Official Campaign Website
- North Carolina Voter Guide
- Goodwin for NC on YouTube
- Campaign contributions: 2012
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ed Goodwin for NC Secretary of State "About Ed," accessed April 6, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results," July 17, 2012
- ↑ Clarity Elections-North Carolina, "Results," May 9, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Goodwin for Secretary of State, "Issues," accessed April 30, 2012
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