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Keith is from Passaic, New Jersey. He has a degree in business management from William Paterson University of New Jersey. He and his wife Viki live in Chocowinity and have one son. Keith volunteers as the chairman of the board for Magoo's Christmas 4 Veterans and on the executive committee of the Beaufort County Republican Party. 

Keith is the owner of an H&R Block franchise in Beaufort County. Previously, he has worked as an independent agent for Aflac, a sales manager for Colorado Prime Inc, a support services manager for PAID Prescriptions and Vornado Inc, and in processing for H&R Block. 

Keith Kidwell is currently as a State Representative, representing North Carolina's 79th District. He is serving his third term, first elected in 2018. He is the chair of the Banking and Finance committees. He has previously served six years as the Beaufort County GOP Chairman.

As of June 14, 2024, Keith Kidwell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a House Representative, passed legislation reforming executive orders on Emergency Powers to ensure clergy access to hospital patients.

- As a House Representative, passed legislation reforming executive orders on Emergency Powers to ensure clergy access to hospital patients.
- Opposes abortion access.

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Supports a citizens-only voting amendment.

- Supports a citizens-only voting amendment.

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Keith Kidwell

Keith Kidwell lives in Chocowinity with his wife of 40 years, Viki, and they have one son, Jason. They also raised their niece, Kimberly. Keith and Viki have four grandchildren: April, Keith II, Julian, and Liberty. Information about where Keith attended school and what church he attends is not provided.

Keith Kidwell is currently serving his third term in the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the 79th District. He has experience as a business executive, having returned to the family business of tax accounting in 1992, where his firm employs up to 50 local people. Prior to that, he spent 11 years in management with Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, he has served as the Treasurer of the Beaufort County Hospital, overseeing the real estate of the hospital.

Keith Kidwell is currently serving his third term in the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the 79th District. He has previously served six years as the Beaufort County GOP Chairman and one year as the 3rd Congressional District 1st Vice Chairman, as well as two years as Treasurer of the 3rd Congressional District. Additionally, he has been involved in coordinating successful lawsuits related to the Governor's executive actions.

The candidate's website says, "Awarded Jobs Champion by NC Chamber of Commerce"

The candidate's website says, "Joint Legislative Committee on Access to Healthcare and Medicaid Expansion (Member)"

Supports the Second Amendment and believes in raffling guns to benefit political campaigns.

The candidate's website says, "Serving as the Chairman of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Advisors for the Business and Accounting Division for five years"

The candidate's website says, "Teaching an Adult Education curriculum of Record Keeping and Taxes for Small Business at Beaufort County Community College for nine years"

The candidate's website says, "Community College Board of Advisors for the Business and Accounting Division for five years"

Mary studied nursing at the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas Medical School at Little Rock. 

Mary Beedle's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office. 

Outer Banks Voice: Mary Beedle to face Keith Kidwell in NC House District 79 race

Believes expanding broadband access is crucial for economic growth, education, and essential services in North Carolina.

Believes expanding broadband internet access is crucial for economic growth, education, and essential services in North Carolina.

Supports small businesses, agriculture, hydroponics, and tourism.

- Believes expanding broadband internet access is crucial for economic growth, education, and essential services in North Carolina.
- Supports small businesses, agriculture, hydroponics, and tourism.

Believes access to clean air and water is essential for the health and prosperity of North Carolinians. Supports prioritizing measures to protect these resources for current and future generations.

Believes access to clean air and water is essential for the health and prosperity of North Carolinians, and supports prioritizing measures to protect these resources for current and future generations.

- Believes access to clean air and water is essential for the health and prosperity of North Carolinians, and supports prioritizing measures to protect these resources for current and future generations.

Believes in individuals' rights to make informed decisions about their reproductive health care without government interference.

Believes in "individuals' rights to make informed decisions about their own reproductive health care without government interference."

Believes in fighting for reproductive freedom and opposes a total ban on abortion. Said, "doctors are leaving North Carolina" and a mother "tragically lost her baby" due to restrictive abortion policies.

Believes masks help protect older and sick individuals from spreading illness and provide safety for those with compromised conditions like cancer.

Says masks help protect older and sick individuals from spreading illness and provide safety for those with compromised conditions like cancer.

Believes legislators should consider public health implications before banning masks. Criticizes the ban on outdoor mask-wearing, noting the importance of masks for medical professionals and vulnerable individuals.

- Believes in "individuals' rights to make informed decisions about their own reproductive health care without government interference."

As of June 14, 2024, Mary Beedle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Concerned about teacher pay and retention.

- Concerned about teacher pay and retention.

Mary Beedle

Mary studied nursing at the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas for Medical Sc at Little Rock. 

Mary Beedle's campaign for State Representative is her first run for public office. 

- Believes access to clean air and water is essential for the health and prosperity of North Carolinians. Supports prioritizing measures to protect these resources for current and future generations.

- The candidate's website says, "One year ago, the General Assembly passed their dangerous abortion ban, stripping women of their reproductive freedom across North Carolina. The ban has put critical reproductive health care out of reach for many women, particularly those who live in rural areas, and it has interfered with doctors' ability to make sound medical decisions for their patients."
- Believes in "individuals' rights to make informed decisions about their own reproductive health care without government interference."

As of July 8, 2024, Mary Beedle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mary Beedle is a newly retired Nurse Practitioner. Her professional background includes working in healthcare, specifically in a role that likely involved providing medical care and advice to patients.

Believes the healthcare bill is "not thought out by any medical people" and is a "knee jerk" reaction.

The candidate's website says, "Other people that feel vulnerable wear masks like a blanket as they have been rattled by a death during COVID."

Believes banning masks outdoors without thorough consideration could criminalize vulnerable individuals who wear them for health or emotional reasons.

The candidate's website says, "One year ago, the General Assembly passed their dangerous abortion ban, stripping women of their reproductive freedom across North Carolina. The ban has put critical reproductive health care out of reach for many women, particularly those who live in rural areas, and it has interfered with doctors' ability to make sound medical decisions for their patients."

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- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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