Jim Woodward (politician)

Jim Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022.

Early life
Woodward was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. He attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. He is a United States Navy veteran.

Political career
Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018, after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough, who endorsed him. While in office, he sat on the Education and Finance committees.

In 2022, Woodward lost the Republican primary election for District 1 to Scott Herndon.

In 2024, Woodward defeated Herndon in the District 1 primary election.