Jim Woodward (politician)
Jim Woodward | |
|---|---|
| Idaho State Senator | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Herndon |
| Constituency | 1st District |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Shawn Keough |
| Succeeded by | Scott Herndon |
| Constituency | 1st District |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brenda[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho[1] |
Jim Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022.
Early life
[edit]Woodward was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. He attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. He is a United States Navy veteran.[2]
Political career
[edit]Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018,[3] after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough, who endorsed him.[4] While in office, he sat on the Education and Finance committees.[5]
In 2022, Woodward lost the Republican primary election for District 1 to Scott Herndon.
In 2024, Woodward defeated Herndon in the District 1 primary election.[6]
Electoral record
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Woodward | 4,575 | 52.0% | |
| Republican | Danielle Ahrens | 2,251 | 25.6% | |
| Republican | Scott Herndon | 1,966 | 22.4% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Woodward | 14,831 | 74.3% | |
| Democratic | Vera Gadman | 5,125 | 25.7% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Herndon | 7,771 | 56.2% | |
| Republican | Jim Woodward | 6,064 | 43.8% | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Jim Woodward's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Guest opinion: If you value freedom, reject radical newcomers and their agenda". Idaho Press. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Jim Woodward". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Russell, Betsy Z. (July 11, 2017). "Idaho's longest-serving female senator to retire in 2018; endorses Woodward for seat". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Sen. Jim Woodward". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ Hanlon, James (May 22, 2024). "Former North Idaho state Sen. Jim Woodward defeats Scott Herndon in primary rematch, in win for moderate Republicans". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 22, 2024.