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Alex Wood (Washington)
Alex Wood (b. January 23, 1946) was a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented District 3-Position 1 from 1996-2010. While in office, he served as assistant minority whip.
Biography
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-Position 1 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-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Alex Wood (D)
|
28,421 | 67.36% | ||
| Chris Bowen (R) | 13,774 | 32.64% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wood is single.
External links
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. Wood
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 3-Position 1 1996–2010 |
Succeeded by Andy Billig (D) |
