Jim Woodward (politician)
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Jim Woodward | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Herndon |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Shawn Keough |
| Succeeded by | Scott Herndon |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brenda[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho[1] |
James W. Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022.[2]
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]
Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018,[4] after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough, who endorsed him.[5] While in office, he sat on the Education and Finance committees.[6]
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.[7][8]