Fredrick Leslie Wood III (born December 1, 1945) is an American physician and politician who has served as a member of the

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since 2006.

Early life and education

Wood was raised in

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. Beginning in the eighth grade, Wood attended

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. He earned his bachelor's degree from

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and his medical degree from

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, after which he served in the

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Career

Wood moved to Burley in 1977 where he was a practicing physician. From 1996 to 2004, Wood served on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. When long-time legislator and former

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Bruce Newcomb decided to not seek reelection in 2006, Wood entered a four-way race for the Republican nomination which he won. He has run unopposed each term since. In the House, Wood served as chair of the Heath and Welfare Committee.

Elections

References

External links

Fred Wood
at the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wood, Fred 1945 births Living people Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Burley, Idaho Politicians from Washington, D.C. Tulane University School of Medicine alumni Tulane University alumni United States Air Force airmen 21st-century American politicians Woodward Academy alumni