Jack Woodrum
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Jack Woodrum
| state_senate = West Virginia
| alongside = Vince Deeds
| district = 10th
| term_start = December 1, 2020
| term_end =
| predecessor = Kenny Mann
| successor =
| birth_name = Jack David Woodrum
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|8|4}}
| birth_place = Hinton, West Virginia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = Republican
| spouse = Debra Woodrum
| education = Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Tyree School of Real Estate, West Virginia University
| image =
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Jack David Woodrum (born August 15, 1963) is an American politician who has served as the junior West Virginia State Senator from the 10th district since 2020. Woodrum is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
Woodrum is the son of Joan Woodrum and Jack Woodrum. He received his degree in mortuary science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and also attended West Virginia University. Before seeking office, Woodrum was employed as a funeral director and mortician. He also served as the president of the Summers County commission.{{cite web |title=Member Biography: Senator Woodrum |url=http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/biography.cfm?member=Senator%20Woodrum |website=West Virginia Legislature |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=1}}
Elections
=2020=
In his primary election, Woodrum defeated fellow Republican Dan Hill with 62.34% of the vote.{{cite web |title=2020 Primary Election: 10th Senatorial District |url=https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/103231/web.259135/#/detail/360 |website=West Virginia Board of Elections |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109183222/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/103231/web.259135/ |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |url-status=live}} There was no incumbent in the race as Woodrum was running to fill the seat of retiring State Senator Kenny Mann.{{cite web |title=Another senator, Kenny Mann, says he won't run for re-election |url=https://wvmetronews.com/2019/11/07/another-senator-kenny-mann-says-he-wont-run-for-re-election/ |website=Metro News |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109125317/https://wvmetronews.com/2019/11/07/another-senator-kenny-mann-says-he-wont-run-for-re-election/ |archive-date=November 9, 2019 |url-status=live}}
In the general election, Woodrum defeated Democrat William Laird IV (who had previously served the 10th district) with 58.59% of the vote.{{cite web |title=2020 General Election: 10th Senatorial District |url=https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/106210/web.264614/#/detail/625 |website=West Virginia Board of Elections |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104020536/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/106210/web.264614/ |archive-date=November 4, 2020 |url-status=live}}
Tenure
=Committee assignments=
- Interstate Cooperation (Chair) {{cite web |title=Member Profiles: Senator Woodrum |url=http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/lawmaker.cfm?member=Senator%20Woodrum |website=West Virginia Legislature |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=5}}
- Agriculture and Rural Development (Vice chair)
- Economic Development
- Government Organization
- Health and Human Resources
- Judiciary
- Natural Resources
- Transportation and Infrastructure
As of 2020, Woodrum has a C rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization,{{cite web |title=Candidate Ratings 2020 |url=https://www.wvcdl.org/forums/candidate-ratings-2020/ |website=West Virginia Citizens Defense League |access-date=23 March 2021 |ref=7 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810031522/https://www.wvcdl.org/forums/candidate-ratings-2020/ |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |url-status=live}} and is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.
=Worker's rights=
Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.{{cite web |last1=Adams |first1=Steven Allen |title=W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal |url=https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/west-virginia-news/2021/02/w-va-senate-sends-message-public-worker-strikes-illegal/ |website=The Times Leader |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=6 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223060454/https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/west-virginia-news/2021/02/w-va-senate-sends-message-public-worker-strikes-illegal/ |archive-date=February 23, 2021 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=SB 11 Voting Record |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/votes/77760 |website=Vote Smart |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=8}}
=Confederate monuments=
In the State Senate, Woodrum was the lead sponsor of SB 685, the West Virginia Monument and Memorial Protection Act, which would prohibit the removal of Confederate monuments and memorials in West Virginia.{{cite web |title=Senate Bill 685 |url=http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=685&year=2021&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |website=West Virginia Legislature |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=10}}{{cite web |last1=Aaron |first1=Bob |title=Confederate monument protection bill stirs West Virginia controversy |url=https://wset.com/news/local/confederate-monument-protection-bill-stirs-west-virginia-controversy |website=ABC 13 News |access-date=25 March 2021 |ref=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003104518/https://wset.com/news/local/confederate-monument-protection-bill-stirs-west-virginia-controversy |archive-date=October 3, 2023 |url-status=live}}
Personal life
Woodrum is married to Debra Woodrum and has three children and one grandchild. He is a Baptist.
References
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Category:Republican Party West Virginia state senators
Category:Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science alumni
Category:21st-century members of the West Virginia Legislature
Category:People from Hinton, West Virginia