About the Candidate
Jeff Woodard
“It's Time to Put People First”
Magisterial District Judge Pittsburgh, PA
Vote Tuesday May 20th, 2025
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About Jeff Woodard
Jeff Woodard is a candidate for Pittsburgh Magisterial District Judge (MD 05-2-28), which includes Downtown, the Business District, Uptown, the Strip District, the Hill District, and parts of Oakland.
Jeff, who resides in the Hill District, has earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Carlow University and master’s degrees in business administration and criminal justice administration from Point Park University.
Jeff is also a graduate of the Mercyhurst University Police Academy (PA Act 120) and Penn State University. He earned his Pennsylvania State Constable (PA Act 44) after serving as a deputy and later being elected as a Pennsylvania State Constable in Pittsburgh. He has earned several certificates from the U.S. Department of Justice, including in Crime Prevention for Law Enforcement and the Business and Interagency Conference on the Investigation and Prosecution of Hate Crimes. Additionally, he completed a certificate in Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People from California University of Pennsylvania.
He has worked in various roles, including as a deputy and an elected state constable. He also worked as a messenger at the Reed-Smith law firm, a coordinator for the City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority, and a fact-finder for the City of Pittsburgh's Human Relations Commission, hearing discrimination cases. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Allegheny County and Robert Morris University. His other roles include serving as an Administrator to the Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor's office, an administrator for the Dean Birdy Law Office, and the Pennsylvania College Access Program President.
Jeff has contributed to several nonprofit organizations’ boards and is a member of the Senate and Congressional Campaigns Committees and the Proud Pennsylvania Southern Poverty Law Center. In his spare time, he has appeared as an extra in several films, including Fences with Denzel Washington, Concussion with Will Smith, Out of the Furnace with Forest Whitaker, Won't Back Down with Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Abduction with Taylor Lautner, One for the Money with Katherine Heigl, and Warrior with Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton.
Woodard began his career in the political arena by running for school board at 17. He has also been elected to positions as a Committeeman and as a Pennsylvania State Constable. Over the years, Woodard has managed numerous successful campaigns. While a few were unsuccessful, he has developed extensive experience as a campaign manager for mayoral candidates, city council, and judges. He has indeed paid his dues to the political community as he seeks this position.
Jeff Woodard On The Issues
Economy and Jobs
The issues of the Economy and Jobs are important to the district and to me personally. I strongly believe in economic equality. Most of us know someone – be it a friend, relative, or colleague – who is looking for work right now.
I am a strong believer in unions. I believe that the unions are what built this great country into what it is today. I have been in a union most of my career and will continue to support unions and people's rights to unionize. This includes being a champion for a $15 minimum wage across the country.
LGBTQ Equality
In June 2015, the U. S. Supreme Court made marriage legal for all couples across the country. This was a proud moment for true equality for the LGBTQ community. I will fight to prevent these couples that are married today from being fired tomorrow simply because of whom they love. Everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, should be treated equally under the law. I support the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex.
Veterans
Coming from a military family, I know the sacrifice that our nation’s men and women in uniform continue to make on our behalf.
It is important that our nation’s veterans have adequate access to the health care they need and have earned. We must provide our veterans access to treatment for their physical and mental issues. We cannot allow our veterans to self-medicate, which will harm them, their families, and their communities.
Our veterans need help to transition back into civilian life. This includes housing, education, and employment. I strongly believe in helping veterans with education and job training programs. I will do everything I can to stand up for Veterans, as they have bravely stood up for America.
Education
As the Executive Director of an educational non-profit, I support improved early reading skills for low-performing students and after-school and summer programs. I support resources to increase graduation rates and reduce dropout rates. America’s education policy must support vocational and technical education that will give students employable skills to improve their career options.
Every student who wants to attend college, business, or technical schools must be able to do so regardless of the cost. We can not allow people to leave school with large student loans, which will take decades to repay. Making community college and trade schools free for those who cannot afford them, forgiving loans for those pursuing careers in public service jobs.
Immigration
We are a nation of immigrants. I support immigration reform that will secure our border, and provide a path to citizenship for those who are already here, requiring civics education and improving the legal immigration system.
I support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which uses existing authority to stop the deportation of people who came to the United States as children. I support the DREAMers who are individuals who were brought to our country without any say in the matter. Through the DACA program, these individuals comply with the law and have been contributing members of society and should have a path to citizenship in the only country they know.
Health Care
Healthcare is an essential issue for many of you who have concerns regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACA allows Americans to access quality healthcare. Access to healthcare is not a privilege, but a right. I oppose any attempt to deny Americans healthcare coverage and I support the idea that healthcare is a human right.
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”It's Time to Put People First” - Jeff Woodard
Magisterial District Judge Pittsburgh, PA
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Jeff Woodard’s Background
✔ Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy
✔ Master’s Degree in Business Administration
✔ Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration
✔ Administrator Law Office
✔ Executive Director of PA College Access Program
✔ Administrator, Office of the PA Lt. Governor
✔ Adjunct Professor, CCAC and Robert Morris University
✔ Graduate, PA Police, and State Constable Academy