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Tom Woods (Montana)
Tom Woods (Democratic Party) was a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 62. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 3, 2021.
Woods (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Montana Public Service Commission to represent District 3. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Woods was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules |
| • Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Woods served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Woods served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
State executive election
See also: Montana Public Service Commission election, 2020
General election
General election for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
James Brown defeated Tom Woods in the general election for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Brown (R) | 54.3 | 75,464 |
 | Tom Woods (D) | 45.7 | 63,608 | |
| Total votes: 139,072 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rob Elwood (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
Tom Woods advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Woods | 100.0 | 33,066 |
| Total votes: 33,066 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3
James Brown defeated Alan George in the Republican primary for Montana Public Service Commission District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Brown | 64.8 | 24,076 |
| Alan George | 35.2 | 13,090 | ||
| Total votes: 37,166 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Walter Derzay (R)
State legislative election
Woods was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Tom Woods won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 62 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Woods (D) | 100.0 | 5,391 |
| Total votes: 5,391 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jen Petersen (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Tom Woods advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 62 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Woods | 100.0 | 1,988 |
| Total votes: 1,988 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016.
Incumbent Tom Woods ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 62 general election.[1][2]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 62 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Tom Woods Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Tom Woods ran unopposed in the Montana House of Representatives District 62 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Montana House of Representatives, District 62 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Woods Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Montana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014; minor party and independent candidates had until June 2, 2014, to file. District 64 incumbent Tom Woods defeated Dane Peeples in the Democratic primary. Vicki Schultz was unopposed in the Republican primary. Woods defeated Schultz in the general election. Incumbent Reilly Neill (D) ran in District 60.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tom Woods Incumbent |
95% | 1,165 |
| Dane Peeples | 5% | 61 |
| Total Votes | 1,226 | |
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tom Woods Incumbent |
63.3% | 2,890 | |
| Republican | Vicki Schultz | 36.7% | 1,678 | |
| Total Votes | 4,568 | |||
2012
Woods won election in the 2012 election for Montana House of Representatives, District 64. Woods ran unopposed in the June 5 primary election and defeated Clint Field (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tom Woods |
63% | 3,708 | |
| Republican | Clint Field | 37% | 2,175 | |
| Total Votes | 5,883 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tom Woods did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Woods' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
Environment and Natural Resources: "...As a legislator, I want to insure that corporations that profit from this state’s resources are held accountable for their actions. I want our state to be treated like a partner, not a piggy bank. Above all, I want to make sure that Montana remains the last best place for hunting, fishing and hiking for future generations."
Education: "...Not only is it good economic policy to support higher education, I feel that it’s the responsibility of the legislature to fund this institution so that a higher education remains affordable for Montanans who want to pursue a college degree. Along with supporting higher education it is critical that we support our K-12 system as well. Full funding and excellent teachers are critical to this state’s success. As a legislator I will focus on supporting all levels of education across this state as best I can."
Healthcare: "...If the federal government is going to make Montanans buy health insurance our state should consider administering a nonprofit health insurance policy."
Corporations: "...I recognize that it’s not feasible or desirable to do away with corporations in this day and age. It is, however, sensible that corporations be subject to government oversight just as that government, in turn, must be responsive to the will of the people."
Reproductive Rights: "With our current system of legalized abortion, all beliefs concerning when life begins are accommodated. If you believe that abortion is wrong, you don’t have to have one. If you believe that abortion is immoral you are also free to convince, but not to coerce others to conform to your belief system. Citizens can do that on their own time and on their own dime, but it’s not fair to co-opt government or the health care system to push an agenda."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.
2019
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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25.
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2018
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In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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2016
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In 2016, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
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2014
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In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Election Canvass," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Tom Woods for HD 64, "Issues," accessed October 17, 2012
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
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| Preceded by Franke Wilmer (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 64 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Ed Stafman (D) |
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