Jim Woodward (politician)
Jim Woodward | |
|---|---|
| Idaho State Senator | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Herndon |
| Constituency | 1st District |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Shawn Keough |
| Succeeded by | Scott Herndon |
| Constituency | 1st District |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brenda |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho |
James W. Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022.
Woodward was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. He attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. He is a United States Navy veteran.
Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018, after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough, who endorsed him. While in office, he sat on the Education and Finance committees.
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.