Steve Goss

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Steve Goss
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Prior offices
North Carolina State Senate District 45

Personal
Profession
Baptist Minister

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:

Elections

2010

See also: 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
Green check mark transparent.png Daniel Soucek (R) 34,777 59.96%
Steve Goss (D) 23,223 40.04%

2008

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 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
Green check mark transparent.png 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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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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North Carolina State Senate District 45
2006–2011
Succeeded by
Dan Soucek (R)


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