Fred Wood (politician)

Fredrick Leslie Wood III (born December 1, 1945) is an American physician and politician who has served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives since 2006.[1]

Fred Wood
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2022
Preceded byBruce Newcomb
Succeeded byClay Handy (Elect)
Personal details
Born (1945-12-01) December 1, 1945
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Burley, Idaho, U.S.
EducationTulane University (BS, MD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force

Early life and education

Wood was raised in Homedale, Idaho. Beginning in the eighth grade, Wood attended Georgia Military Academy. He earned his bachelor's degree from Tulane University and his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, after which he served in the United States Air Force.

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.[2]

When long-time legislator and former Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives Bruce Newcomb decided to not seek reelection in 2006,[3] 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
District 27 House Seat B - Cassia, Oneida, and Power Counties and part of Bingham County
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2006 Primary[4] Fred Wood 2,308 46.0% Timothy Deeg 1,837 36.6% Jim Paskett 668 13.3% Ben Maggart 205 4.1%
2006 General[5] Fred Wood 8,729 100%
2008 Primary[6] Fred Wood (incumbent) 4,276 100%
2008 General[7] Fred Wood (incumbent) 11,470 100%
2010 Primary[8] Fred Wood (incumbent) 5,312 100%
2010 General[9] Fred Wood (incumbent) 8,864 100%
District 27 House Seat B - Cassia and Minidoka Counties.
Year Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[10] Fred Wood (incumbent) 5,952 100%
2012 General[11] Fred Wood (incumbent) 13,232 100%
2014 Primary[12] Fred Wood (incumbent) 4,963 100%
2014 General[13] Fred Wood (incumbent) 8,789 100%
2016 Primary[14] Fred Wood (incumbent) 4,618 100%
2016 General[15] Fred Wood (incumbent) 13,060 100%

References
  1. "House Membership: Fred Wood". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  2. "Rep. Fred Wood – Idaho State Legislature". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-23.
  3. Rowe, Tara A. (2006-03-02). "The Political Game: Speaker of the House NOT Seeking Re-election". The Political Game. Retrieved 2017-04-23.
  4. Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. Ysursa, Ben. "November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  7. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  8. Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  9. Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  10. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  11. Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  12. Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  13. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  14. Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  15. Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
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