Edward Charles "Ed" Goodwin is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 1 . A retired law enforcement professional and military veteran, he has served in the House since 2019, currently in the 2025-2026 session. Notable achievements include his service as a nuclear weapons treaty inspector in the Soviet Union, receiving the U.S. Air Force Airman’s Medal for Heroism, and leadership roles such as Chair of the Homeland Security, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Co-Chair of the Environmental Review Commission, and Chair of the Subcommittee on Appropriations for Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources. He advocates for veterans, agriculture, transportation, and coastal communities.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University .
• Military Service: United States Air Force , serving as a nuclear weapon specialist and treaty inspector.
• Law Enforcement: Special Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service .
• Political Roles:
  • Chowan County Commissioner and Chair.
  • Republican nominee for North Carolina Secretary of State .
  • Aide to Governor Pat McCrory; Director, NC Department of Transportation Ferry Division .
  • Elected to NC House District 1 .
• Current Committee Positions: Member of Agriculture, Appropriations, Environment, Transportation, Marine Resources and Aquaculture, and various joint oversight committees.