Jim Woodward (politician) explained

Jim Woodward
Office:	Idaho State Senator
Term Start:	December 1, 2024
Preceded:	Scott Herndon
Term Start1:	December 1, 2018
Term End1:	November 30, 2022
Preceded1:	Shawn Keough
Succeeded1:	Scott Herndon
Constituency1:	1st District
Spouse:	Brenda^[1]
Children:	2
Party:	Republican
Alma Mater:	University of Idaho

Jim Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022.

Early life

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

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jim Woodward's Biography . Vote Smart . April 16, 2020.
2. Web site: Guest opinion: If you value freedom, reject radical newcomers and their agenda. July 30, 2021. Idaho Press. en.
3. Web site: Jim Woodward . Ballotpedia . April 22, 2023.
4. News: Russell . Betsy Z. . Idaho's longest-serving female senator to retire in 2018; endorses Woodward for seat . April 16, 2020 . The Spokesman-Review . July 11, 2017.
5. Web site: Sen. Jim Woodward . legislature.idaho.gov . April 16, 2020.
6. Web site: Former North Idaho state Sen. Jim Woodward defeats Scott Herndon in primary rematch, in win for moderate Republicans. The Spokesman-Review. May 22, 2024. May 22, 2024. Hanlon. James.