Jack Woodrum Explained
Jack David Woodrum (born August 15, 1963) is an American politician who has served as the junior West Virginia State Senator from the 10th district since 2020. Woodrum is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
Woodrum is the son of Joan Woodrum and Jack Woodrum. He received his degree in mortuary science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and also attended West Virginia University. Before seeking office, Woodrum was employed as a funeral director and mortician. He also served as the president of the Summers County commission.[1]
Elections
2020
In his primary election, Woodrum defeated fellow Republican Dan Hill with 62.34% of the vote.[2] There was no incumbent in the race as Woodrum was running to fill the seat of retiring State Senator Kenny Mann.[3]
In the general election, Woodrum defeated Democrat William Laird IV (who had previously served the 10th district) with 58.59% of the vote.[4]
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Interstate Cooperation (Chair) [5]
- Agriculture and Rural Development (Vice chair)
- Economic Development
- Government Organization
- Health and Human Resources
- Judiciary
- Natural Resources
- Transportation and Infrastructure
As of 2020, Woodrum has a C rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization,[6] and is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[1]
Worker's rights
Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[7] [8]
Confederate monuments
In the State Senate, Woodrum was the lead sponsor of SB 685, the West Virginia Monument and Memorial Protection Act, which would prohibit the removal of Confederate monuments and memorials in West Virginia.[9] [10]
Personal life
Woodrum is married to Debra Woodrum and has three children and one grandchild. He is a Baptist.[1]
Notes and References
- Web site: Member Biography: Senator Woodrum . West Virginia Legislature . 25 March 2021 . 1.
- Web site: 2020 Primary Election: 10th Senatorial District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 25 March 2021 . 2 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109183222/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/103231/web.259135/ . November 9, 2020 . live.
- Web site: Another senator, Kenny Mann, says he won't run for re-election . Metro News . 25 March 2021 . 3 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191109125317/https://wvmetronews.com/2019/11/07/another-senator-kenny-mann-says-he-wont-run-for-re-election/ . November 9, 2019 . live.
- Web site: 2020 General Election: 10th Senatorial District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 25 March 2021 . 4 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201104020536/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/106210/web.264614/ . November 4, 2020 . live.
- Web site: Member Profiles: Senator Woodrum . West Virginia Legislature . 25 March 2021 . 5.
- Web site: Candidate Ratings 2020 . West Virginia Citizens Defense League . 23 March 2021 . 7 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200810031522/https://www.wvcdl.org/forums/candidate-ratings-2020/ . August 10, 2020 . live.
- Web site: Adams . Steven Allen . W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal . The Times Leader . 25 March 2021 . 6 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210223060454/https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/west-virginia-news/2021/02/w-va-senate-sends-message-public-worker-strikes-illegal/ . February 23, 2021 . live.
- Web site: SB 11 Voting Record . Vote Smart . 25 March 2021 . 8.
- Web site: Senate Bill 685 . West Virginia Legislature . 25 March 2021 . 10.
- Web site: Aaron . Bob . Confederate monument protection bill stirs West Virginia controversy . ABC 13 News . 25 March 2021 . 11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003104518/https://wset.com/news/local/confederate-monument-protection-bill-stirs-west-virginia-controversy . October 3, 2023 . live.
