American politician
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] Shawn Keough , who endorsed him.[ 4] [ 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]
Electoral record
References
^ a b c "Jim Woodward's Biography" . Vote Smart . Retrieved April 16, 2020 .^ "Guest opinion: If you value freedom, reject radical newcomers and their agenda" . Idaho Press . Retrieved July 30, 2021 .^ a b c d "Jim Woodward" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved April 22, 2023 .^ Russell, Betsy Z. (July 11, 2017). "Idaho's longest-serving female senator to retire in 2018; endorses Woodward for seat" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved April 16, 2020 . ^ "Sen. Jim Woodward" . legislature.idaho.gov . Retrieved April 16, 2020 .^ Hanlon, James (May 22, 2024). "Former North Idaho state Sen. Jim Woodward defeats Scott Herndon in primary rematch, in win for moderate Republicans" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved May 22, 2024 .
