Aaron Woods (13)

Aaron L. Woods was a Democratic politician who represented Oregon State Senate District 13 from January 9, 2023, until his death. A former tech executive and U.S. Army veteran, he won election in November 2022 by defeating his Republican opponent by over 15 points in the newly redrawn district covering areas like Tigard, Wilsonville, and Sherwood. Woods was noted for his advocacy for working families, high-speed internet access in underserved areas, schools, and transportation; he served as Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Information Management & Technology and Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Ways & Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development, among other roles. A long-time Wilsonville resident, he was a founding member of the Wilsonville Alliance for Inclusive Community, served on the Wilsonville Planning Commission and Clackamas Community College Board, and spoke at the city's 2022 Juneteenth Celebration.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a BA and MBA from Marylhurst University.
• Military Service: Served six years in the United States Army.
• Professional Career: Grew up in Chicago; worked as a senior manager at Tektronix , held multiple positions at Xerox , recruited to Oregon by Tektronix in 1996.
• Political Experience: Elected to Oregon State Senate District 13 in 2022 ; served until April 18, 2025. Key committee roles included Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Preparedness and Joint Committee on Transportation. Also affiliated with the Working Families party.