Fred Wood (politician) explained
Fredrick Leslie Wood III (born December 1, 1945) is an American physician and politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2006 to 2022.[1]
Early life and education
Wood was raised in Homedale, Idaho. Beginning in the eighth grade, Wood attended Georgia Military Academy. He earned his bachelor's degree from Tulane University and his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, after which he served in the United States Air Force.
Career
Wood moved to Burley in 1977 where he was a practicing physician. From 1996 to 2004, Wood served on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.[2]
When long-time legislator and former Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives Bruce Newcomb decided to not seek reelection in 2006,[3] Wood entered a four-way race for the Republican nomination which he won. He has run unopposed each term since. In the House, Wood served as chair of the Heath and Welfare Committee.
Elections
Year!Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
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2006 Primary[4] | | | align="right" | 2,308 | | 46.0% | | | align="right" | 1,837 | | 36.6% | | | align="right" | 668 | | 13.3% | | | align="right" | 205 | | 4.1% |
2006 General[5] | | | align="right" | 8,729 | | 100% | | | | | | | | | |
2008 Primary[6] | | | align="right" | 4,276 | | 100% | | | | | | | | | |
2008 General[7] | | | align="right" | 11,470 | | 100% | | | | | | | | | |
2010 Primary[8] | | | align="right" | 5,312 | | 100% | | | | | | | | | |
2010 General[9] | | | align="right" | 8,864 | | 100% | | | | | | | | | | |
Year!Candidate | Votes | Pct |
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2012 Primary[10] | | | align="right" | 5,952 | | 100% |
2012 General[11] | | | align="right" | 13,232 | | 100% |
2014 Primary[12] | | | align="right" | 4,963 | | 100% |
2014 General[13] | | | align="right" | 8,789 | | 100% |
2016 Primary[14] | | | align="right" | 4,618 | | 100% |
2016 General[15] | | | align="right" | 13,060 | | 100% | |
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: House Membership: Fred Wood . . . July 8, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501044317/http://legislature.idaho.gov/house/membershipSingle.cfm?ID=69 . May 1, 2012 . dead .
- Web site: Rep. Fred Wood – Idaho State Legislature. legislature.idaho.gov. en-US. 2017-04-23.
- Web site: The Political Game: Speaker of the House NOT Seeking Re-election. Rowe. Tara A.. 2006-03-02. The Political Game. 2017-04-23. 2015-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20151017021902/http://politicalgame.blogspot.com/2006/03/speaker-of-house-not-seeking-re.html. dead.
- Web site: May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . . . . May 20, 2016 . May 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064542/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/primary/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . May 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064151/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/general/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . May 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063707/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . June 16, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120616143914/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . May 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120522002826/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . May 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063900/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . November 19, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121119193944/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/Primary/tot_leg.htm . dead .
- Web site: November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181107201321/https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/General/tot_leg.htm . November 7, 2018 . dead .
- Web site: May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181107201303/https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/Primary/legislative_totals.html . November 7, 2018 . dead .
- Web site: November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . May 20, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220093000/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/legislative_totals.html . December 20, 2016 .
- Web site: May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . January 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220092827/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2016/Primary/legislative_totals.html . December 20, 2016 . dead .
- Web site: Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Denney, Lawerence . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . January 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161221144543/http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2016/General/legislative_totals.html . December 21, 2016 . dead .