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Keith Kidwell 

Residence: Chocowinity

Highest level of education: College 

Occupation: Enrolled Agent/Business Owner

Political affiliation: Republican 

Personal statement: First to protect and defend the liberty of those I represent. Second, to author legislation that is biblically and constitutionally correct that will protect rights, promote business, reduce regulations, and improve citizens’ lives. Keep all of these within the authority granted by the people through the Constitution. Third, improve legislation authored by other elected general assembly members when possible and defeat legislation that does not fall within the above mentioned parameters.

Mary Beedle 

Residence: Washington 

Highest level of education: Masters in Nursing, MSN 

Occupation: Retired Nurse Practitioner

Political affiliation: Democrat 

Personal statement: 

I am running to protect Women’s Reproductive freedoms. We have a strong abortion bill in NC and making it even stricter will drive needed Doctors away. We want families to have a choice. I also want better access to birth control education and Birth control methods. 

We are losing good teachers because the pay is so low. A 1% raise was voted against by my opponent. I want better funding for our public schools. Not all counties have private or charter schools. Environmental safety for our water and air is very important to me. Industry does not need to destroy fish spawning areas or put toxic chemicals in the waterways. Tourism and new businesses should be encouraged and supported. Internet for all areas is the goal as well.