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
Goss in 2006
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011
Preceded byJohn Garwood
Succeeded byDan Soucek
Personal details
Born
Benjamin Stephenson Goss

(1949-11-07)November 7, 1949
Jefferson, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 26, 2015(2015-10-26) (aged 65)
Boone, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materAppalachian State University (BS)
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.)
OccupationMinister

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

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  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ State Board of Elections: General election results
  3. ^ "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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North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 45th district

2007–2011
Succeeded by