Jeff Woodburn

Jeff Woodburn (born 1965) from Dalton, New Hampshire is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire Senate for the 1st district, elected in 2012. He was the minority leader of the Senate Democratic caucus.[1] Woodburn served on the Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and the Election Law and Internal Affairs Committee.[2]

Jeff Woodburn
Minority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate
In office
December 1, 2014 – August 6, 2018
Preceded bySylvia Larsen
Succeeded byDonna Soucy
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 1st district
In office
December 5, 2012 – December 5, 2018
Preceded byJohn Gallus
Succeeded byDavid Starr
Personal details
Born1965 (age 55–56)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationFranklin Pierce University (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Woodburn graduated in 1987 from Franklin Pierce College, and won a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives after graduation. He served one term (1989 to 1991). He served as Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party (1997 to 1999), and as the Executive Director for U.S. Representative Richard Swett. Woodburn has also worked as a social studies teacher, freelance writer, real estate businessman, and town moderator.[3]

Woodburn was arrested on August 2, 2018 on simple assault, domestic violence, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass charges. Democratic Party Chairman Raymond Buckley called on him to resign.[4] On August 6, Woodburn announced he would resign as the minority leader but would remain as a senator.[5] He won the Democratic primary on September 11, 2018, but was defeated by Republican David Starr in the 2018 general election.

Electoral history
New Hampshire's 1st Senate District election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Woodburn 14,924 59.1
Republican Debi Warner 10,348 40.9
New Hampshire's 1st Senate District election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Woodburn 10,829 60.2
Republican Mark Evans 7,166 39.8
New Hampshire's 1st Senate District election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Woodburn 13,926 54.6
Republican Dolly McPhaul 11,590 45.4
New Hampshire's 1st Senate District election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Starr 10,560 54.3
Democratic Jeff Woodburn (Incumbent) 8,739 44.9

References
  1. Rayno, Gary (November 7, 2014). "Democratic caucus chooses Woodburn as Senate minority leader". New Hampshire Union Leader.
  2. "Senate District 01". www.gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  3. Tucker, Edith (May 9, 2012). "Former state Rep. Jeff Woodburn will run for state senate nomination". New Hampshire Lakes and Mountains. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  4. http://www.unionleader.com/State-senator-facing-nine-criminal-charges State Senator Facing Nine Criminal Charges
  5. https://www.wmur.com/article/woodburn-steps-down-as-state-senate-minority-leader-but-not-resigning-from-senate/22654272
New Hampshire Senate
Preceded by
Sylvia Larsen		 Minority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate
2014–2018		 Succeeded by
Donna Soucy
Acting


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