Justin Freeland Wood (born December 23, 1989) is an American politician who most recently served as the Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma.[1] A member of the Republican Party, Wood previously represented the 26th District in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016, when he did not seek reelection.[2][3]
Justin Wood | |
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 Justin Wood in 2022 while serving as Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation | |
| Principal Chief of Sac and Fox Nation | |
| In office 2019–2022 | |
| Deputy | Don Abney |
| Preceded by | Kay Rhoads |
| Succeeded by | Don Abney |
| Chairman of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Kansas and Texas | |
| In office 2019–2021 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kris Steele |
| Succeeded by | Dell Kerbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1989 Shawnee, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American Sac and Fox |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Alma mater | University of Central Oklahoma |
Personal Life
editWood and his wife Olivia have four children and two attend North Rock Creek Public School. He lives in Shawnee and attends Heritage Church.[4]
Early Life and Education
editWood was born on December 23, 1989 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 2008.
Career
editOklahoma House of Representatives
editWood was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2012. During his time in office he served as the Vice Chairman of the Higher Education and Career Technology Committee from 2012-2016, and as Assistant Majority Whip from 2014-2016.
Lobbying and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma
editWoods did not seek reelection in 2016. After leaving office he served as the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Area Director for Tulsa. During the 2016 Republican Presidential Primary Wood was a member of Ted Cruz’s Oklahoma leadership team.[5]
In 2017 Wood left Big Brothers Big Sisters to serve as the State Director of Governmental Relations for the American Cancer Society.[6]
Sac and Fox Nation
editIn 2019, Wood was elected Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation where he served until his resignation in 2022. During his administration he was elected as Chairman of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.[7]
Electoral History
edit2012 Oklahoma House of Representatives
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Shaw | 808 | 43.19 | |
| Republican | Justin Freeland Wood | 1,063 | 56.81 | |
| Total votes | 1,871 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Freeland Wood | 7,457 | 60.58 | ||
| Democratic | Patty Sue Wagstaff | 4,852 | 39.42 | ||
| Total votes | 12,309 | 100.0 | |||
2014 Oklahoma House of Representatives
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Freeland Wood | 5,595 | 72.30 | ||
| Democratic | Pamela Snider Stephens | 2,144 | 27.7 | ||
| Total votes | 7,739 | 100.0 | |||
References
edit- ^ Brown, Mike (August 2019). "Capacity Crowd Attends Installation of Principal Chief Justin F. Woods" (PDF). Nemîshâtênemo êhthâkî. pp. Page 1. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Oklahoma Election Results - November 6, 2012". results.okelections.us. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ Denwalt, Dale (August 20, 2017). "Lawmaker to lobbyist". The Daily Oklahoman. pp. 2A. Retrieved June 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wood announces candidacy for Principal Chief". Shawnee News-Star.
- ^ "Cruz Campaign Press Release - Cruz for President Announces Oklahoma Leadership Team". August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Justin Wood with the American Cancer Society talks about the impending cigarette tax in Oklahoma". News 6. September 23, 2017.
- ^ "Principal Chief Justin F. Wood Elected as Chairman of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas". September 13, 2019.
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