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Mike Woodard (politician)
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James Michael Woodard (born February 20, 1959) is an American politician who has served in the North Carolina Senate from the 22nd district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he represents most of Durham County.
Quick Facts Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 22nd district, Preceded by ...
Mike Woodard | |
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Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 22nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
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Born | James Michael Woodard (1959-02-20) February 20, 1959 (age 65) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah Woodard |
Education | Duke University (AB) |
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Before being elected to the state Senate, Woodard served on the Durham City Council from 2005 to 2012. Since 1996, Woodard has been an administrator at Duke University and the Duke University Health System. He has served as a trustee of the Durham Arts Council as well as its president.[1]