Kenneth Leigh Goodman (born September 17, 1947) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly.[1] He represented the 66th district.[2] Goodman resigned from the legislature in 2019 to accept an appointment from Gov. Roy Cooper to serve on the North Carolina Industrial Commission.[3]
Ken Goodman | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
In office January 1, 2011 – May 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Melanie Wade Goodwin |
Succeeded by | Scott Brewer |
Personal details | |
Born | September 17, 1947 |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Wingate University (Associate), Florida State University (Bachelor) |
During the 2016 legislative session, Goodman was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[4]
Goodman graduated from Wingate University for his associate degree, and from Florida State University for his bachelor's degree.[5] Goodman is the son of Richmond County Sheriff R. W. Goodman.[6]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 13,528 | 51.00% | |
Republican | Joey Davis | 12,432 | 46.87% | |
Green | Justin Miller | 565 | 2.13% | |
Total votes | 26,525 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 23,396 | 100% | |
Total votes | 23,396 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 14,697 | 100% | |
Total votes | 14,697 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 21,659 | 100% | |
Total votes | 21,659 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ken Goodman | 11,298 | 60.68% | |
Republican | James Haywood Parsons | 7,322 | 39.32% | |
Total votes | 18,620 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |