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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

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

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