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Wayne Goodwin
| Wayne Goodwin | ||
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| North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | James E. Long (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $123,198 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Campaign $ | $1,622,878 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| North Carolina Assistant Commissioner of Insurance | ||
| 2005-2008 | ||
| North Carolina State House Representative | ||
| 1996 - 2004 | ||
| Richmond County Democratic Party Chair | ||
| 1995 - 1996, 1999 - 2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1989) | |
| J.D. | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1992) | |
| Other | Fellow, North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (1990) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 22, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Hamlet, North Carolina | |
| Religion | United Methodist/Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Goodwin was born in Hamlet, North Carolina into a family active in agriculture, banking and textiles. He is a double graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and practiced law in Richmond County for 13 years. Goodwin's public service career began in the North Carolina House of Representatives where he represented Richmond, Scotland, Montgomery and Stanly Counties for four consecutive terms.[1]
Education
- BA, Political science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- JD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
Political career
Insurance Commissioner (2009–Present)
Goodwin has served as North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance since 2009.[2]
Assistant Commissioner of Insurance (2005-2008)
Prior to his election as North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance in 2008, he was serving as Assistant Commissioner of Insurance. He was appointed to this position in 2005.[2]
State House of Representatives (1996 - 2004)
Goodwin was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1996-2004.[2]
Elections
2012
Goodwin won re-election in 2012. He was unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary. Mike Causey, James McCall and Richard Morgan sought the Republican nomination. Since no candidate won 40% of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Morgan and Causey, went head to head in a runoff on July 17th, which Causey won.[3] Goodwin defeated Causey in the general election on November 6, 2012.
Of his campaign, Goodwin stated, "What distinguishes me from my opponent? I have a proven, successful record of helping consumers. My opponent- running a 4th time for this office! - has been on insurance company executive for 20+ years and a paid lobbyist for insurance & other special interests. Don't let the fox guard the henhouse!"[4]
| North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Wayne Goodwin Incumbent |
51.9% | 2,226,344 | |
| Republican | Mike Causey | 48.1% | 2,066,601 | |
| Total Votes | 4,292,945 | |||
| Election Results via NC State Board of Elections. | ||||
Endorsements
- Charlotte Observer[5]
The official North Carolina State Board of Elections voting guide listed the following endorsements:[4]
- Governor Jim Hunt
- GOP Congressman Barry Goldwater, Jr.
- Durham Comm. on the Affairs of Black People
- NC Advocates for Justice
- People's Alliance
- NC State AFL-CIO
- Paul Miller, Exec. Dir., State Firemen's Assoc.
- Raleigh Professional Firefighters Assoc.
- Sheriffs Moose Butler
- Van Duncan
- James Clemmons
2008
Goodwin won election in November 2008, defeating Republican John Odom and Libertarian Mark McMains.[6]
| North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Wayne Goodwin |
51.6% | 2,106,870 | |
| Republican | John Odom | 44.6% | 1,822,452 | |
| Libertarian | Mark McMains | 3.8% | 153,517 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 0.1% | 2,358 | |
| Total Votes | 4,085,197 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Goodwin is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Goodwin raised a total of $1,622,878 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 21, 2013.[7]
| Wayne Goodwin's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | NC Insurance Commissioner |  |
$582,918 | |
| 2010 | NC Insurance Commissioner |  |
$123,459 | |
| 2008 | NC Insurance Commissioner | |
$485,830 | |
| 2004 | NC Labor Commissioner |  |
$311,302 | |
| 2002 | NC House of Representatives | |
$50,946 | |
| 2000 | NC House of Representatives | |
$38,248 | |
| 1998 | NC House of Representatives | |
$10,830 | |
| 1996 | NC House of Representatives | |
$19,345 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,622,878 | |||
2012
Goodwin won re-election to the position of North Carolina Insurance Commissioner in 2012. During that election cycle, Goodwin raised a total of $582,918.
| North Carolina Insurance Commissioner 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Wayne Goodwin's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| North Carolina Association of Health Underwriters PAC | $8,000 | |||
| Health Network Solutions-HNS Chiropractic | $8,000 | |||
| Nationwide | $8,000 | |||
| Timothy O. North | $7,750 | |||
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice PAC | $7,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $582,918 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Wayne Goodwin's donors each year.[8] Click [show] for more information.
| Wayne Goodwin's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $485,830 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $434,009 (Republican) $1,299 (Libertarian) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Public Fund | $385,681 | |||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina Democratic Party | $15,130 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pat Molamphy | $4,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jim Long Election Committee and 5 individual donors | $1,000 each | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $81,016 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $2,200 | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $484,456 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $1,150 | ||||||||||||||||||
Recent news
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- NC Commissioner Goodwin Seeking Apology Over Health Official's Remark - Insurance Journal
- Home > Uncategorized > NC Insurance Com. Goodwin wants apology from ... - The Progressive Pulse
- How to better safeguard our communities from extreme weather - WCNC
- McCrory announces process for reforming Medicaid - The Progressive Pulse
- Equality NC among 'Defenders of Justice' honorees - QNotes
- NC News Bits ? 4.24.13 - Philanthropy Journal
- Democrats Energized At 2013 Awards Dinner ? Brevard NC - The Transylvania Times
- Morning Memo: Controversial bills bubble up, Wos again in the spotlight - News & Observer
- State officials pitch Medicaid managed care to doctors - Charlotte Observer
- Honoring a NC legend and local agriculture - Ansonrecord
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- North Carolina Department of Insurance - Commissioner Goodwin
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Indy Week, "Goodwin's answers to 2012 questionnaire," October 2012
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina Department of Insurance, "Commissioner Wayne Goodwin," accessed December 19, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Wayne Goodwin, "Meet the Commissioner," accessed October 27, 2012
- ↑ The Daily Reflector, "GOP field for NC insurance commissioner cut to 2," May 9, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Voter Guide," accessed September 25, 2012
- ↑ Charlotte Observer, "Our Council of State endorsements, part 1," October 17, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "November 2008 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Wayne Goodwin," accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
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| Preceded by James E. Long (D) |
North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- North Carolina
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- Insurance Commissioner candidate, 2012
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