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Steve Goss
Steve Goss was a Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 45.
Goss joined the North Carolina State Senate in 2006 and served in that position until 2011, representing the 45th District.
Background
Goss earned his B.S. in Social Science from Appalachian State University. He went on to become a Master of Divinity from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Goss was a former Football Coach, High School Teacher and Missioner to Tokyo Japan. He was also a Baptist Minister.
Committee assignments
While a member of the North Carolina State Senate, Goss served on the following committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Commerce Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Transportation Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Ways & Means Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2010
Goss lost his bid for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate in the November 2 general election. He was defeated by Dan Soucek (R).[1]
Goss was unopposed in the primary on May 4, 2010.[2] The election took place on November 2, 2010.
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 45 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Daniel Soucek (R)
|
34,777 | 59.96% | ||
| Steve Goss (D) | 23,223 | 40.04% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Goss was elected to the 45th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Jerry Butler (R).[3] Goss raised $221,213 for his campaign, while Butler raised $111,155.[4]
| North Carolina Senate, District 45 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Goss (D)
|
46,014 | |||
| Jerry Butler (R) | 39,349 | |||
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Personal
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Goss and his wife, Phyllis, had two children.
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External links
- North Carolina State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Carolina Senate spending, 2008," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 45 2006–2011 |
Succeeded by Dan Soucek (R) |
