Aaron Woods (politician)
Aaron Woods | |
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Woods in 2024 | |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – April 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Thatcher |
| Succeeded by | Courtney Neron Misslin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 |
| Died | (aged 75) Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Marylhurst University (BA, MBA) |
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| Website | https://aaronwoods4senate.com |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Aaron L. Woods (1950 – April 19, 2025) was an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon State Senate for the 13th district from 2023 to 2025. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Early life and education
Woods was born in 1950, and raised in Chicago.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Business Administration from Marylhurst University.[2]
Career
Woods served in the United States Army. From 1996 to 1999, he worked as a senior manager at Tektronix. From 2000 to 2009, he worked in multiple positions at Xerox.[3] Woods was elected to the Oregon State Senate in November 2022.[4]
Death
Woods died in Colorado on April 19, 2025, while receiving treatments for pancreatic cancer. He was 75.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Aaron Woods | 37,474 | 58.0 | |
| Republican | John D Velez | 27,045 | 41.9 | |
| Write-in | 69 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 64,588 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ "Aaron Woods". Oregon Money Watch. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Woods". oregonvotes.gov. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ Shumway, Julia (November 28, 2022). "Oregon Legislature's racial diversity continues to grow after 2022 election". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Woods". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ VanderHart, Dirk (April 21, 2025). "Oregon state Sen. Aaron Woods dies at 75". OPB. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.