Jack 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

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Early life, education, and career

Woodrum is the son of Joan Woodrum and Jack Woodrum. He received his degree in

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from the

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and also attended West Virginia University. Before seeking office, Woodrum was employed as a

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and mortician. He also served as the president of the

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commission.

Elections

2020

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

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(who had previously served the 10th district) with 58.59% of the vote.

Tenure

Committee assignments

*Interstate Cooperation (Chair) *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

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organization, and is a member of the

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Worker's rights

Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to

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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

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in West Virginia.

Personal life

Woodrum is married to Debra Woodrum and has three children and one grandchild. He is a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Woodrum, Jack 1963 births Living people Republican Party West Virginia state senators 21st-century American legislators Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science alumni