Alex Wood
| Alex Wood | |
 | |
| Washington State House of Representatives District 3 | |
| Former representative | |
| Term in office began 1997 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Wood attended Washington State University. He served in the United States Navy in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970. Wood then worked as a reporter/anchor/talk show host from 1979 to 1996.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Washington House of Representatives, Wood served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee, Washington State House, Vice chair
- Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, Washington State House
- Transportation Committee, Washington State House
Elections
2010
Wood did not run for re-election. He retired in 2010.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Alex Wood won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 3 receiving 67.36% of the vote (28,421 votes), defeating Republican Chris Bowen who received 32.64% of the vote (13,774 votes).[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 3(2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Alex Wood (D)
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28,421 | 67.36% | ||
| Chris Bowen (R) | 13,774 | 32.64% | ||
Campaign donors
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Alex Wood's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Washington State Auto Dealers Association | $1,600 |
| Washington Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $1,600 |
| Washington Teamsters | $1,500 |
| Philip Morris | $1,500 |
| Washington Health Care Association | $1,500 |
Personal
Wood is single.
External links
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. Wood
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
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Succeeded by Andy Billig (D) |
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