Ed Goodwin - Ballotpedia

Edward currently serves as the District 1 State Representative. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his fourth term. 

Edward C. Goodwin previously worked as a special agent for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a nuclear weapon specialist and nuclear weapons treaty inspector.

Values farmers, small businesses, and responsible government spending.

- Values farmers, small businesses, and responsible government spending.
- Supports lower taxes.

Economy

Values coastal resilience and hurricane recovery.

Supported expanding broadband access in rural areas and pushing for transportation projects that keep communities connected.

- Values coastal resilience and hurricane recovery.
- Supported expanding broadband access in rural areas and pushing for transportation projects that keep communities connected.

Energy & the Environment

As of January 2, 2026, Edward C. Goodwin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports strengthening public safety by securing resources for law enforcement.

- Supports strengthening public safety by securing resources for law enforcement.

Public Safety

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Edward C. Goodwin

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