Eric Woods

Democratic Party

Candidate, Missouri House of Representatives District 18

Missouri House of Representatives District 18

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Wes Rogers

Compensation

Base salary

$41,070.14/year

Per diem

$132.80/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Missouri

Personal

Profession

Compliance manager

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Eric Woods (Democratic Party) is a member of theMissouri House of Representatives, representingDistrict 18. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Woods (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to theMissouri House of Representatives to representDistrict 18. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Eric Woods earned degrees in political science, history, and religious studies from the University of Missouri. His career experience includes working as a regulatory and compliance manager focusing on data privacy and security.^[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Woods was assigned to the following committees:

• Transportation Committee

2023-2024

Woods was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Policy Committee
• Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
• Elections and Elected Officials Committee
• Transportation Committee

Elections

2026

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 18

IncumbentEric Woods is running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 18 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Eric Woods (D)

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 18

IncumbentEric Woods won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 18 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Woods (D)	100.0	12,050

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 18

IncumbentEric Woods advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 18 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Woods	100.0	2,543

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Endorsements

2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 18

Eric Woods won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Woods (D)	100.0	8,049

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 18

Eric Woods advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 18 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Woods	100.0	2,749

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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Scorecards

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