Republican Matt Woods Announces Candidacy for Senate District 5

November 25,2024 - JASPER – Today, Republican Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced his campaign for State Senate District 5. Last week, Senate Pro-Tempore Greg Reed announced his upcoming resignation from the Alabama Senate, after 14 years of service. The vacancy will create a special election to finish the remainder of Reed's term. Senate District 5 covers portions of Walker, Fayette, Lamar, Tuscaloosa, and Jefferson Counties.

"I want to thank Senator Reed for his dedicated service and tremendous leadership for both the people of Senate District 5 and the state of Alabama," said Woods. "I have had the privilege of serving alongside him the past two years and I've learned so much from our time together. Senator Reed is a true public servant. I wish him and his wife, Mitsy, the very best as they enter a new phase of life," stated Woods.

"It's important that our area continues to have conservative representation in Montgomery. That's why I'm announcing my candidacy for State Senate District 5. As a small business owner, I understand the needs of our communities and the challenges facing our state. Over the past two years, I've worked to reduce taxes, grow our economy, and protect our families. I will take that same conservative, pro-family, pro-business approach to work for the people of District 5," announced Woods.

During his two years in the legislature, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries, and co-sponsored the elimination of income taxes on overtime wages.

"I'm excited to hear that Matt Woods is running for Senate District 5. Matt has been a strong Republican and fought for our conservative values in Montgomery. Matt has done a great job for Walker County and I'm proud to personally endorse him," said Dorman Grace, president of the Walker County Farmers Federation.

Woods is a second-generation entrepreneur and owner of Jasper Auto Sales. He and his wife Brandi have been married for 19 years and have a 14-year-old daughter that attends Jasper High School. Woods is a past chairman of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce. In 2017, he was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve as the Fourth Congressional District Board member of the Alabama Community College System.

Strongly pro-life, Woods and his wife founded a non-profit organization H.A.L.O. (Hope After Loss Organization) following the passing of their first child. The group organizes support groups and provides memory boxes for families who experience the loss of a child.

Woods currently represents District 13 in the Alabama House of Representatives. Woods was elected to the State House in 2022. District 13 covers most of Walker County.

To read more about Matt Woods, visit http://www.VoteMattWoods.com