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Jesse Goslen
Jesse Goslen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 7. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Goslen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jesse Goslen was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He earned a high school diploma from Kearny High School. Goslen's career experience includes working as a business owner and president.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Matthew Winslow defeated Jesse Goslen and Gavin Bell in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matthew Winslow (R) | 55.3 | 27,099 |
 | Jesse Goslen (D)  | 42.2 | 20,655 | |
| Gavin Bell (L) | 2.5 | 1,231 | ||
| Total votes: 48,985 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matthew Winslow advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Gavin Bell advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 7.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Goslen in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jesse Goslen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goslen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Jesse moved to Raleigh in 2000, and a few years later, as he became involved in politics, he met the love of his life, Stephanie. Together, they created a wonderful life on a five-acre farm in Franklin County where they maintained a large garden, kept chickens and a few bee hives, and grew shiitake mushrooms. Sadly, Jesse lost Stephanie to complications of MS in April 2024. Political Journey Jesse has been politically active for about 20 years. He has worked both on political campaigns and on various issues, both local and national, always focused on what could be done to improve the well-being of Franklin County residents. Like all of us, he watched as politics in our country turned hyper-partisan, and as our democracy became threatened. When the political race for NC House District 7 opened, he decided to run.
As Jesse begins this campaign, he has no sponsors with deep pockets – his campaign depends on small donations. He doesn’t owe anyone favors. After he is elected, no one will be looking over his shoulder.- Safeguard our children’s futures
Defend climate change policies that address real issues in agriculture and the overall health of the planet Advocate for 100% funding of public schools
Advocate for stricter gun permit parameters - Equitable Prosperity Support the shift to the Green Economy to create a new class of jobs Support balanced business regulation that promotes profit as well as a healthy planet Bolster economic and tax policies that are more equitable
- Healthcare Support funding and legislation to increase access to healthcare for all residents of the state; Plead for women’s reproductive rights and protections Strive to increase access to health care and available resources for all Increase inspections and raise standards for nursing homes and similar facilities
To serve the greater good of my constituents; to act upon the belief that
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 19, 2024
