Jim Woodward (politician)

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Jim Woodward
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 1st district
Assumed office
2018[1]
Preceded byShawn Keough
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Brenda[2]
Children2[2]
Alma materUniversity of Idaho[2]

Jim Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represents District 1 in the Idaho State Senate.

Early life[]

Woodward was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. He attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. He is a United States Navy veteran.[3]

Political career[]

Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018,[1] after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough, who endorsed him.[4] He sits on the Education and Finance committees.[5]

Electoral record[]

2018 Republican primary election: Idaho State Senate, District 1[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Woodward 4,575 52.0%
Republican Danielle Ahrens 2,251 25.6%
Republican Scott Herndon 1,966 22.4%
2018 general election: Idaho State Senate, District 1[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Woodward 14,831 74.3%
Democratic Vera Gadman 5,125 25.7%

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Jim Woodward". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Jim Woodward's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Guest opinion: If you value freedom, reject radical newcomers and their agenda". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  4. ^ Russell, Betsy Z. (11 July 2017). "Idaho's longest-serving female senator to retire in 2018; endorses Woodward for seat". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Sen. Jim Woodward". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
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