Eric Woods is a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the state's 18th House district. He serves as a legislator while working as a regulatory and compliance manager focused on data privacy and security. A lifelong resident of the Northland area, Woods is known for his early civic engagement, including registering high school students to vote and organizing for local school board campaigns. He is an ordained minister who has performed wedding ceremonies and enjoys cooking, gardening, and time with his dog Barton. Notable achievements include serving as a registered Missouri Notary Public, where he organized free notarization services for mail-in voters during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, personally notarizing dozens of ballots.

Education and Political Experience

Woods graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri with degrees in political science, history, and religious studies. During college, he served as Student Body President, advocating for student rights, fiscal transparency, sustainability, and inclusion.

His political experience includes volunteering for and serving on boards such as the University of Missouri Extension Council in Clay County, the City of Gladstone's Environmental Management Advisory Committee, and the Kansas City Public Theatre. He has been a member of the Clay County Democratic Central Committee, supporting Democratic candidates in the area.