Benjamin Stephenson Goss (November 7, 1949 – October 26, 2015) was an American politician.[1] He served two terms (January 2007 – December 2010) as a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate. He represented the 45th Senate district, including constituents in Alexander, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties. He was defeated for re-election in 2010 by Republican Dan Soucek.[2]
Steve Goss | |
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.jpg) Goss in 2006 | |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Garwood |
| Succeeded by | Dan Soucek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Stephenson Goss November 7, 1949 Jefferson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 2015 (aged 65) Boone, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Appalachian State University (BS) Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) |
| Occupation | Minister |
Goss was an ordained Southern Baptist minister and resided in Boone, North Carolina. He has a BS in social science with a minor in education from Appalachian State University and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He died at his home in Boone from cancer on October 26, 2015, at the age of 65.[3]
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ State Board of Elections: General election results
- ^ "Former North Carolina state Sen. Goss dies at age 65 :: WRAL.com". Archived from the original on October 28, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
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