Greg A. Woods

Greg A. Woods (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 41. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Woods completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Greg Woods was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis in 1999. Woods' professional experience includes being a procurement specialist for Patterson Dental in Indianapolis, a business owner, and a certified EMT. Woods has been associated with the Boone County Democrats.^[1]^[2]

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Mark Genda defeated Greg A. Woods in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mark Genda (R)	75.3	12,813
	Greg A. Woods (D)	24.7	4,212

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,025
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Greg A. Woods advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg A. Woods	100.0	627

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 627
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Mark Genda defeated Shane Weist and Richard Bagsby in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Genda	42.6	3,326
	Submit photo	Shane Weist	29.4	2,298
		Richard Bagsby	28.0	2,189

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,813
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Campaign finance

2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Timothy Brown defeated Greg A. Woods in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Timothy Brown (R)	75.3	22,639
	Greg A. Woods (D)	24.7	7,407

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,046
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Greg A. Woods advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg A. Woods	100.0	1,936

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,936
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Timothy Brown advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Timothy Brown	100.0	7,702

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,702
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

Greg A. Woods completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Woods' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Father,Grandfather,Brother, Uncle and Husband of 37 years to the greatest bride a man can have. I am running to give our teachers back the respect they deserve.To clean up the dirtiest water in the country and to help all Hoosiers enjoy having a roof over there heads. All of this from a working calls point of view and with a bi- partisan attitude.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Without qualified and respected educators in Indiana we will not have a qualified and respected work force
2/3 of our water ways in Indiana are unfit for recreational use. We can do better.
Having a roof over your head is a "human right" and we need to make sure everyone can achieve that.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our public schools and educators are under attack in Indiana . Soon our children may have to travel an hour one way just to get to a school we are already 3000 teachers short. We need to stop this attack and get out of the classrooms and give them the respect they deserve. No other job would tolerate the type of abuse our educators have endured . Not to mention some of the lowest pay in the country. I will be working hard to stop the brain drain and save our schools

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2020

Greg A. Woods completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Woods' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Hoosier. I was born and raised here in our great state. I have always been in the people business, starting with my first job as a paperboy for the old Indianapolis evening news and continuing through the years in customer-facing positions. I have been a business owner and a Cub Scout pack leader. I have always been one to speak his mind and stand up for what I feel is right. I am a leader, collaborator, and problem solver. Once I take on a task, I will do whatever is needed to get the job done. I am on organization boards and volunteer my time for many good causes.

My wife Sunday and I have been married for over 30 years and have lived in Boone County since 1985 when we moved back to her family homestead to raise our two boys, making them fifth generation on the same land. Both of my sons, as well as my wife, graduated from Zionsville High School. I graduated from Pike High School and became certified as an EMT and worked for the Zionsville ambulance service. I also achieved a certification in Project Management from IUPUI that moved me into the career I have today. I am a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son, but most of all, I am a person looking to make a difference in any way I can.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will start working with communities and businesses to bring affordable housing to these areas.In turn, this will allow qualified employees to work and live near their jobs.
My first action will be to start the process of giving all our educators an increase in their salaries in line with our nation's average. Additionally, guaranteeing future increases to bring them back in line with where they should be. This simple step will help keep quality and qualified educators in our State.
I will help introduce legislation that will not only help mother earth but help you as well.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am running to provide a Democratic choice for people of District 41 as well as a working class persons point of view and perspective.

I am also looking to bring back a more bi-partisan view and not just a party line only way of government and thinking.This means I will be open to meeting with fellow members and discussing in an open and meaningful way any and all concerns. It is very important to me that we bring back a government "for the people" and not for the corporations.
I feel that there are many Republicans who are unhappy with the current direction their party has taken on many issues. I believe those people are in the district I represent , and they want to make different choices in order to put our state interests above their party interests. I look forward to being their voice in the Indiana State House of Representatives.

I made this choice in 2016 after the last election. I came to the conclusion that "we the people" were no longer being represented as was the principle of our founders. I am not a career politician. I am just a working class person who is looking to make a difference for his friends and neighbors in all of District 41. When you think of me think of me as an answer to a problem and not as a political party . I believe you should choose based on whats best for you and your family and not what you are told is best by a party. We look forward to you joining our movement to retake our district and our state from those that work for outsiders rather

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have had many over the years for many reasons. My father Frank Woods who taught me that hard work and dedication can bring great rewards. Commander Neil Armstrong for showing what mankind is capable of . President Abraham Lincoln for all he did for our country under the worst possible conditions. John Lennon for simply saying give peace a chance and giving us the song Imagine. Last but not least, Barack Obama for giving us HOPE that we can do better together if we just try.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that elected officials need to be honest with themselves and there constituents. I also believe that the need for science fact in many aspects of the job is imperative. To many decisions are being made form rumor or personal bias versus what is true and proven. Last I also feel that we need to be empathetic to all when it comes to helping make laws that will effect so many

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I feel my honest and straight forward way of doing things as well as my ability to empathize with people can go a long way to making a difference. Additionally as a working person I feel I have a better feel of what most people are experiencing in these turbulent days.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent to the best of there ability what will help the people they serve. Additionally to help make the State a better place for all.

What legacy would you like to leave?

My legacy could be simple, to leave the planet better than I found it or at the very least in my part of it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The day we landed on the moon , July 20th 1969. I was seven years old . This event gave me my love for all things space related and my continued interest in it to this day as we once again look to send humans back to the moon.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was as a paper boy for what was the Indianapolis Evening News . I had that job for a year as a young man of 13 . My route was very unique . It was inside St. Vincent Hospital on the north side of Indianapolis.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I love reading and have since I was a child. I have always loved Stephen King and just finished reading the unedited and uncut version of The Stand . This book always makes me feel all the emotions you could have with any experience but most of all it reminds me that as humans we have the ability to be selfless and caring when its most important even when it may mean our own end.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

This question is so unfair. AS well as being an avid reader I also love movies. So if I had to choose it would be a tie between Indiana Jones and Tony Stark.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

My Sharona by the Knack . Had to pass it on to get rid of it !

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I am happy to say I have had nothing in my life I would call a struggle . I have been surrounded by good people and a loving family . I know many can not say this which is one of the reasons I want to help make a difference.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

At this stage the differences are not evident due to the one party super majority in our state. There is no true representation without equal division and this can not happen when the district lines are drawn by one party.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think our founders envisioned that most state legislators would be "working people" who better represented there constituents back home. Based on our current situation I firmly believe that "professional " politicians have harmed are system more than helped and we need open minded people with new ides .

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Our greatest challenges starts with our education system and the way our teachers have been treated. We need better pay and better retention as our state is at the bottom of both in the country. Second we need to move toward more green energy faster and away for coal and other harmful and expensive types of fuel. Partner this with more recycling and reuse programs and we could jump quickly into a cleaner state. Last we need to move to expand the use and growth of hemp in place of wood pulp as well as the legalization of marijuana to allow for another tax revenue as well as eliminate a lot of unnecessary criminal prosecution.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The legislature is voice of the people and us such should be heard by the governor . In a perfect world these two should work together at all times. The governor is of course the final say in new legislation and can and should prevent bills from passing . My belief is this should never happen if both sides work together in advance.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is absolutely imperative to build working relationships with other legislators. The need for bipartisanship now more than ever is the only way I see us moving forward. To represent the people and not special interest first and doing it what is right for the people of Indiana.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I feel a non-partisan outside source should be used if at all possible and lines should be based on census and population not on party.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

The committees I would be most interested in would be Education Committee, Environmental Affairs Committee,Local Government and Utilities and Energy

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I would like to wait untill I am no longer a freshman .

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Mayor William ( Bill) Hudson always impressed me as a man wit vision and able to work with anybody . I also think that Dick Lugar was a great man and a great legislator for Indiana

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No I want to concentrate on my district

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2022

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Current members of the Indiana House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Todd Huston

Majority Leader:Matthew Lehman

Representatives

District 1

Carolyn Jackson (D)

District 2

Earl Harris (D)

District 3

Ragen Hatcher (D)

District 4

Edmond Soliday (R)

District 5

Dale DeVon (R)

District 6

Maureen Bauer (D)

District 7

Jake Teshka (R)

District 8

Ryan Dvorak (D)

District 9

Patricia Boy (D)

District 10

Charles Moseley (D)

District 11

Michael Aylesworth (R)

District 12

Mike Andrade (D)

District 13

Matt Commons (R)

District 14

Vernon Smith (D)

District 15

Harold Slager (R)

District 16

Kendell Culp (R)

District 17

Jack Jordan (R)

District 18

David Abbott (R)

District 19

Julie Olthoff (R)

District 20

Jim Pressel (R)

District 21

Timothy Wesco (R)

District 22

Craig Snow (R)

District 23

Ethan Manning (R)

District 24

Hunter Smith (R)

District 25

Becky Cash (R)

District 26

Chris Campbell (D)

District 27

Sheila Klinker (D)

District 28

Jeffrey Thompson (R)

District 29

Alaina Shonkwiler (R)

District 30

Michael Karickhoff (R)

District 31

Lori Goss-Reaves (R)

District 32

Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D)

District 33

John Prescott (R)

District 34

Sue Errington (D)

District 35

Elizabeth Rowray (R)

District 36

Kyle Pierce (R)

District 37

Todd Huston (R)

District 38

Heath VanNatter (R)

District 39

Daniel Lopez (R)

District 40

Gregory Steuerwald (R)

District 41

Mark Genda (R)

District 42

Tim Yocum (R)

District 43

Tonya Pfaff (D)

District 44

Beau Baird (R)

District 45

Bruce Borders (R)

District 46

Bob Heaton (R)

District 47

Robb Greene (R)

District 48

Doug Miller (R)

District 49

Joanna King (R)

District 50

Lorissa Sweet (R)

District 51

Tony Isa (R)

District 52

Ben Smaltz (R)

District 53

Ethan Lawson (R)

District 54

Cory Criswell (R)

District 55

Lindsay Patterson (R)

District 56

Bradford Barrett (R)

District 57

Craig Haggard (R)

District 58

Michelle Davis (R)

District 59

Ryan Lauer (R)

District 60

Peggy Mayfield (R)

District 61

Matt Pierce (D)

District 62

Dave Hall (R)

District 63

Shane Lindauer (R)

District 64

Matt Hostettler (R)

District 65

Christopher May (R)

District 66

Zach Payne (R)

District 67

Alex Zimmerman (R)

District 68

Garrett Bascom (R)

District 69

Jim Lucas (R)

District 70

Karen Engleman (R)

District 71

Wendy Dant Chesser (D)

District 72

Edward Clere (R)

District 73

Jennifer Meltzer (R)

District 74

Steve Bartels (R)

District 75

Cindy Ledbetter (R)

District 76

Wendy McNamara (R)

District 77

Alex Burton (D)

District 78

Tim O'Brien (R)

District 79

Matthew Lehman (R)

District 80

Phil GiaQuinta (D)

District 81

Martin Carbaugh (R)

District 82

Kyle Miller (D)

District 83

Christopher Judy (R)

District 84

Bob Morris (R)

District 85

David Heine (R)

District 86

Edward DeLaney (D)

District 87

Carey Hamilton (D)

District 88

Chris Jeter (R)

District 89

Mitch Gore (D)

District 90

Andrew Ireland (R)

District 91

Robert Behning (R)

District 92

Renee Pack (D)

District 93

Julie McGuire (R)

District 94

Cherrish Pryor (D)

District 95

John Bartlett (D)

District 96

Gregory Porter (D)

District 97

Justin Moed (D)

District 98

Robin Shackleford (D)

District 99

Vanessa Summers (D)

District 100

Robert Johnson (D)

Republican Party (70)

Democratic Party (30)

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[2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2022

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Greg A. Woods

Contents

Biography

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Campaign finance

2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 41

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

2020

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Footnotes

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