Steven Woodrow | |
|---|---|
 Woodrow in 2020 | |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office February 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Hansen |
| Constituency | 6th district (2020–2023) 2nd district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Chicago-Kent College of Law |
Steven Lezell Woodrow is a Colorado politician.
Woodrow spent his early life in Michigan. Woodrow's mother taught public school at Bingham Farms elementary in Michigan. [1]
Woodrow attended the University of Michigan where he majored in political science and earned his B.A.,with Distinction,in 2002. During undergrad he served as President of the Alpha-Theta chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Later,in 2005,Woodrow earned a J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law with high honors. [1] [2] During law school he served as President of the Chicago-Kent Student Bar Association.[ citation needed ]
Woodrow,along with Patrick H. Peluso,co-founded the law firm Woodrow &Peluso. [2] With this firm,Woodrow practices law in Denver,Colorado. In January 2020,Chris Hansen resigned from the Colorado House of Representatives to fill Lois Court's vacancy in the Colorado Senate. [3] While the Democratic Party committee was searching for a replacement,state senator Robert Rodriguez backed Woodrow. [4] Woodrow was appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives seat representing the 6th district,and was seated on February 4,2020. [5] Due to redistricting,Woodrow was drawn out of the 6th district [6] and placed in the 2nd district. Woodrow won re-election in the 2022 general election. [7]
Woodrow's policy focus is on affordable housing,education and gun control. [8]
Woodrow is married and has two children. [9]
Woodrow defeated challengers Steven Paletz and Dan Himelspach in the Democratic Primary. He went on to win the general election,defeating Republican William McAleb and Libertarian Jeffrey Crowe with 71.9% of the vote. [5]
Woodrow defeated Republican Stephanie Wheeler and Libertarian Justin Savoy with 74.4% of the vote in the 2022 general election. [7]
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