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Ed Goodwin
2019 - Present
2027
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Ed Goodwin (Republican Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Goodwin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
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 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.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Goodwin was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee, Chair
- Environment Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- State Personnel Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Goodwin was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Chair
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations Committee, Vice chair
- State Personnel Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Goodwin was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee
- Appropriations on Capital Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Environment Committee
- House Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Ed Goodwin defeated Susan A. Sawin in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ed Goodwin (R) | 65.1 | 31,950 |
 | Susan A. Sawin (D)  | 34.9 | 17,160 | |
| Total votes: 49,110 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Susan A. Sawin advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ed Goodwin advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Goodwin in this election.
Pledges
Goodwin signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Ed Goodwin won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Goodwin (R) | 100.0 | 25,737 |
| Total votes: 25,737 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ed Goodwin advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Ed Goodwin defeated Emily Nicholson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Goodwin (R) | 54.5 | 20,688 |
 | Emily Nicholson (D) | 45.5 | 17,299 | |
| Total votes: 37,987 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Emily Nicholson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ed Goodwin advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1
Ed Goodwin defeated Ronald Wesson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Goodwin (R) | 53.1 | 14,749 |
 | Ronald Wesson (D) | 46.9 | 13,026 | |
| Total votes: 27,775 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1
Ronald Wesson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ronald Wesson |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1
Ed Goodwin defeated Candice Hunter in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Goodwin | 55.2 | 1,987 |
| Candice Hunter | 44.8 | 1,611 | ||
| Total votes: 3,598 | |||
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2012
Goodwin ran for North Carolina Secretary of State in 2012. He was defeated by incumbent Elaine Marshall (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| 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. | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
Ed Goodwin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
- 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 finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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Personal
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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.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ed Goodwin for NC Secretary of State, "About Ed," accessed April 6, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 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 (dead link)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bob Steinburg (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Chairman of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners |
Succeeded by - |
