Secretary of State

Elaine Marshall* – Democrat

Seeking her fifth term; elected in 1996; served in the N.C. Senate 1993-94;

According to a Star-News survey:

• Wants to continue to bring national recognition to the office
• Has modernized the office through streamlining
• Made public records available online, which helped businesses view documents

Ed Goodwin – Republican

A special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for 23 years; chairman of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners

• Wants to lower taxes and reduce government regulation to grow small businesses
• Wants to create a balanced budget by eliminating wasteful spending
• Favors more competition in health care to lower prices