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1 Early life, education, and career  





2 Elections  



2.1  2020  







3 Tenure  



3.1  Committee assignments  





3.2  Worker's rights  





3.3  Confederate monuments  







4 Personal life  





5 References  














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Jack Woodrum
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 10th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
December 1, 2020

Serving with Vince Deeds

Preceded byKenny Mann
Personal details
Born

Jack David Woodrum


(1963-08-04) August 4, 1963 (age 60)
Hinton, West Virginia
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDebra Woodrum
EducationCincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Tyree School of Real Estate, West Virginia University

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[edit]

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.[1]

Elections[edit]

2020[edit]

In his primary election, Woodrum defeated fellow Republican Dan Hill with 62.34% of the vote.[2] There was no incumbent in the race as Woodrum was running to fill the seat of retiring State Senator Kenny Mann.[3]

In the general election, Woodrum defeated Democrat William Laird IV (who had previously served the 10th district) with 58.59% of the vote.[4]

Tenure[edit]

Committee assignments[edit]

As of 2020, Woodrum has a C rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization,[6] and is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[1]

Worker's rights[edit]

Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[7][8]

Confederate monuments[edit]

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.[9][10]

Personal life[edit]

Woodrum is married to Debra Woodrum and has three children and one grandchild. He is a Baptist.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Member Biography: Senator Woodrum". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "2020 Primary Election: 10th Senatorial District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "Another senator, Kenny Mann, says he won't run for re-election". Metro News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "2020 General Election: 10th Senatorial District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "Member Profiles: Senator Woodrum". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "Candidate Ratings 2020". West Virginia Citizens Defense League. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  • ^ Adams, Steven Allen. "W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal". The Times Leader. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "SB 11 Voting Record". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ "Senate Bill 685". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  • ^ Aaron, Bob. "Confederate monument protection bill stirs West Virginia controversy". ABC 13 News. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

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