Preceded by Wayne Goodwin Name Melanie Goodwin Succeeded by Ken Goodman Role Attorney at law | Profession Attorney Spouse Wayne Goodwin Religion Methodist Political party Democratic Party | |
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Born July 22, 1970 (age 53)
Richmond, Virginia ( 1970-07-22 ) Alma mater University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Campbell University Residence Rockingham, North Carolina, United States Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campbell University | ||
Melanie wade goodwin top 5 facts
Melanie Wade Goodwin is a Democratic former member of the North Carolina General Assembly, and represented the state's 66th House district for three terms. First elected in 2004, she announced that she would not seek a fourth term in 2010. She has served two terms as Chair of the House Election Laws and Campaign Finance Reform Committee and House co-chair of the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedures Oversight Committee.
An attorney, Goodwin has been a Deputy Commissioner at the North Carolina Industrial Commission since July 2011, and serves as a hearing officer for workers' compensation cases throughout the state.
Goodwin is married to Wayne Goodwin, former State Representative and state Insurance Commissioner from 2009 to 2017. They have two children.