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Jamie Woodson
Jamie Woodson was a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate. She represented the 6th District and served as the Speaker Pro Tempore[1]. Woodson served in the Tennessee Senate from 2005 to 2011. She served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004.
Woodson resigned in 2011 to take a job with SCORE, an education-related nonprofit organization.[2][3]
Woodson graduated with her Bachelor's and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Woodson formerly served on these committees:
Ethics, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Woodson served on these committees:
- Education
- Environment, Conservation and Tourism
- Finance, Ways and Means
- Joint Veterans Affairs Committee
District 6
Woodson represented Tennessee Senate District 6. District 6 includes a majority of Knox County.
Elections
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Woodson won re-election to the 6th District Seat in the Tennessee State Senate, defeating opponent Gary Farmer (D).[4]
Woodson raised $307,635 for her campaign while Farmer raised $4,482.[5]
| Tennessee State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jamie Woodson (R)
|
58,384 | |||
| Gary Farmer (D) | 26,177 | |||
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Issues
Education
Woodson sponsored a major public charter school legislation, approved by the State Senate in mid-May 2011. The bill aims to promote the growth of high quality public charter schools in Tennessee.
The bill was one of three education reform measures proposed by Gov. Bill Haslam to improve student achievement by giving students the resources and opportunities they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.
“Public charter schools are a critical tool to improve public education and provide every child in Tennessee the opportunity to receive a great education,” said Speaker Woodson. “This bill creates an environment that promotes the growth of high quality charter schools, allows districts access to innovative tools to address their unique challenges, and gives many more parents the option of sending their child to a school that better suits his or her needs.”[6]
Personal
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Jamie is married to Bill Woodson, Jr. They have three children and reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.
External links
- Sen. Jamie Woodson website
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Voting record from Tennessee Votes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ "Woodson named Senate speaker pro tempore," Tom Humphrey, Friday, January 16, 2009. KnoxNews.com
- ↑ Metro Pulse, "Undecideds Hold the Lead in 6th District State Senate Race," August 10, 2011
- ↑ Tennessee SCORE, "Frist Names Jamie Woodson SCORE President and CEO," April 14, 2011
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee Senate, District 6
- ↑ District 6 Tennessee Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ "Woodson-Sponsored Charter School Legislation Headed to Haslam," Tennessee Report, May 20, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ben Atchley |
Tennessee Senate District 6 2005-July 1, 2011 |
Succeeded by Sue Atchley |
