Matt Woods
2025 - Present
2026
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Matt Woods (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on June 25, 2025. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Woods (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the special general election on June 24, 2025.
Woods is also running for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 5. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Matt Woods earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Bevill State Community College in 2002 and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Auburn University in 2004. Woods' career experience includes working as the manager of Jasper Auto Sales. He has served on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Woods was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Alabama State Senate District 5
Incumbent Matt Woods is running in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2026.
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2025
See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Alabama State Senate District 5
Matt Woods defeated Ryan Cagle in the special general election for Alabama State Senate District 5 on June 24, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Woods (R) | 86.0 | 7,715 |
| Ryan Cagle (D) | 13.8 | 1,240 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 8,969 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 5
Ryan Cagle defeated Sarah Watkins in the special Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 5 on March 11, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Cagle | 61.8 | 222 | |
| Sarah Watkins | 38.2 | 137 | ||
| Total votes: 359 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Matt Woods advanced from the special Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 5.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 13
Matt Woods defeated Mark Davenport in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Woods (R) | 94.3 | 11,422 |
 | Mark Davenport (L) | 5.5 | 663 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 12,114 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 13
Matt Woods defeated Charlie Waits, Greg Barnes, Keith Davis, and Matt Dozier in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 13 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Woods | 55.4 | 5,238 |
| Charlie Waits | 14.1 | 1,337 | ||
 | Greg Barnes | 11.4 | 1,082 | |
| Keith Davis | 10.4 | 980 | ||
| Matt Dozier | 8.7 | 821 | ||
| Total votes: 9,458 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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2022
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2024
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In 2024, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 7 to June 6.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Greg Reed (R) |
Alabama State Senate District 5 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Connie Cooner Rowe (R) |
Alabama House of Representatives District 13 2022-2025 |
Succeeded by Greg Barnes (R) |
