Susan Sawin
Susan A. Sawin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 1. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Sawin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Susan A. Sawin was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She earned a high school diploma from Manteo High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1986, a law degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Law in 1989, and a graduate degree from North Carolina Central University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a business owner, lawyer, preschool teacher, elementary school administrator, and high school librarian.[1]
Sawin has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- North Carolina State Bar
- American Library Association
- American Booksellers Association
- Dare County Library Foundation
- Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
- Currituck Chamber of Commerce
- Bryan Cultural Series
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 Sawin in this election.
Pledges
Sawin signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Susan A. Sawin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sawin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- The economy in NC is threatened by ongoing neglect of rural areas by state lawmakers, a priority on passing laws that feed the divisive culture wars, and a severe under-funding of public schools. I believe that shifting legislative priorities to people first policies that lead to excellent schools, healthy communities, affordable housing, quality child and elder care and to funding state and local partnerships to achieve growth in rural communities will benefit working families.
- The easy access to assault weapons and the lack of safeguards to prevent gun ownership for those with mental health issues or a violent history are the two biggest threats to public safety. Common sense gun legislation is favored by responsible gun owners and would go a long way toward making students safer in schools, women safe from violent partners and mentally ill citizens safe from their own worst impulses.
- We need to pass a constitutional amendment to the NC constitution to preserve the rights of women to make their own family planning decisions. Limits on abortion after viability of the fetus outside the mother's body could be considered. In all cases, clearly defined and written exceptions in the case of rape, incest or the health of the mother should be codified.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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