Dianne Woody Explained

Dianne H. Woody
State:Washington
State Senate:Washington
District:39th
Term Start:September 27, 1977
Term End:January 13, 1985
Predecessor:Frank Woody
Successor:Cliff Bailey
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Frank Woody
Education:Western Washington University (BA)
University of Washington (post-graduate studies)
Occupation:Social worker; small business proprietor

Dianne H. Woody (died July 9, 2016) was an American politician who served as a member of the Washington State Senate from 1977 to 1985. She represented Washington's 39th legislative district as a Democrat. Her husband, Frank, held the seat before her from 1973 until his death in 1977, about half a year into his second term. Upon Frank's death, Diane was appointed to fill the vacancy and went on to win a special election to serve out the remainder of Frank's unexpired term. She then won reelection in the regular election of 1981 and served out the term, ending in 1985.