Jon Woods
Jon Woods is a former Republican member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 7 from 2013 to 2017. He previously served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the District 93 from 2007 to 2013.
Woods did not run for re-election to the state Senate in 2016.[1]
Biography
Woods' professional experience includes working in insurance, real estate, and as a banker/loan officer.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Woods served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Woods served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Legislative Facilities, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Judiciary |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Game and Fish Commission Oversight |
| • Rural Fire Departments Study |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Woods served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Woods served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
Campaign themes
2012
Woods' campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- Fiscal Conservative
- Excerpt: "Jon Woods has voted for a balanced budget every year in the state legislature and is proud of the fact that Arkansas is one of only six states that ran a surplus last year."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "Jon Woods has worked to lower the tax burden on Arkansas families and small business and encourage job creation, investment, and economic development."
- Job Creation
- Excerpt: "The first thing that must happen for job creation is for the government to get out of the way. Letting the free market grow and prosper on its own accord is the best solution."
- Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "on Woods welcomes legal immigrants who come to America to start a better life. But the fact is, Illegal immigration is…illegal. He opposes in state tuition to illegal immigrants."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Education is crucial for Arkansas and should be controlled at the local level by those who know and have the best interest of students whose futures they help mold."
- Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Northwest Arkansas in the last two decades has not received its fair share of state funds for our infrastructure needs. Jon Woods will continue to fight to make sure that the money follows the cars."
- The 2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "In 2010 Jon Woods received an A+ rating from the NRA and is a Life Member of the NRA. Jon Woods is also a concealed handgun carrier."
- Veterans
- Excerpt: "Those who have made possible the freedoms we enjoy deserve our utmost respect and support. Jon Woods supports our veterans and military personnel."
- Sanctity of life
- Excerpt: "Jon Woods is unequivocally pro-life. The legal protection of the right to life of innocent human beings is the basic issue upon which all other issues of human rights and justice depend."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing period began at noon local time on November 2, 2015, and ended at noon local time on November 9, 2015.[3] Incumbent Jon Woods (R) did not seek re-election.
Lance Eads ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 7 general election.[4]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Lance Eads (unopposed) | |
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State | ||
Lance Eads defeated Sharon Lloyd in the Arkansas State Senate District 7 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lance Eads |
59.45% | 6,292 | |
| Republican | Sharon Lloyd | 40.55% | 4,291 | |
| Total Votes | 10,583 | |||
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Woods ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 7. Woods defeated District 35 incumbent Bill Pritchard in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated Diana Gonzales Worthen (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Woods |
64.8% | 15,110 | |
| Democratic | Diana Gonzales Worthen | 35.2% | 8,221 | |
| Total Votes | 23,331 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jon Woods |
51.6% | 2,784 |
| Bill Pritchard Incumbent | 48.4% | 2,613 |
| Total Votes | 5,397 | |
2010
Woods won re-election to the 93rd District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Woods won re-election to the 93rd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[12]
Woods raised $14,743 for his campaign.[13]
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to conservative issues with "a focus on small business."
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2016
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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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Personal
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Woods is a member of Saint Raphael's Catholic Church and University of Arkansas Alumni Association.[15]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Jon + Woods + Arkansas + House
See also
- Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Jon Woods' personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Jon Woods on Facebook
- Jon Woods on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ katv.com, "Arkansas state Sen. Jon Woods will not seek re-election," accessed November 10, 2015
- ↑ Jon Woods campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Woods Biography," accessed May 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sue Madison (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 7 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Lance Eads (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 93 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Jim Dotson (R) |
