Matt Woods (politician)
Matt Woods | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office June 27, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Reed |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office November 9, 2022 – June 27, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Connie Cooner Rowe |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brandi[1] |
| Children | Camden |
| Residence | Jasper, Alabama |
| Education | Associate degree in liberal arts and sciences, Bachelor's degree in business administration |
| Alma mater | Bevill State Community College, Auburn University |
Matt Woods is an American politician who has served as a member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 5th district since 2025. He previously served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives representing the 13th district from 2022 to 2025.
Electoral history
He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Alabama House of Representatives election against Libertarian opponent Mark Davenport. He assumed office the next day on November 9, 2022.
Woods was elected to the Alabama Senate in a June 2025 special election.[2]
Education
Woods graduated with an Associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Bevill State Community College in 2002 and with a Bachelor's degree in business administration from Auburn University in 2004.[3] He graduated from Oakman High School in 2000. His father, Jim "Jimmy" Woods was a coal miner, but got laid off. He started a company with his son, Jasper Auto Sales.[4]
Biography
Woods was born to Jimmy and Debbie Woods.
References
- ^ "About Matt". Matt Woods. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Rocha, Alander (June 24, 2025). "Rep. Matt Woods elected to Senate District 5 seat". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Matt Woods". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ Moseley, Brandon (September 15, 2021). "Matt Woods announces candidacy for State House". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved September 25, 2023.