Jared Woodfill | |
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| Chairman of the Republican Party of Harris County (Houston), Texas | |
| In office 2002–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gary M. Polland |
| Succeeded by | Paul Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jared Ryker Woodfill V Houston, Texas, United States |
| Residence(s) | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Alma mater | Clear Lake High School St. Mary's University School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Jared Ryker Woodfill V is a Texas lawyer and political figure who was chairman of the Harris County Republican Party from 2002 to 2014. He was elected chairman of the county party for six two-year terms. After being ousted from the chairmanship of the county party in 2014, Woodfill launched two unsuccessful campaigns for the chairmanship of the Texas Republican Party. Woodfill is known for his socially conservative views and activism, including his opposition to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, which was repealed in a 2015 referendum.