Tom Woods is an American dairy farmer who has been the Oklahoma Senate member from the 4th district since November 16, 2022.

Woods discussion of Apperson's mental health while campaigning was criticized by Oklahoma Representative Josh West.

[3] He advanced to a runoff primary with rancher Keith Barenberg, whom he defeated in the August election.

The panel was asked by an audience member, "Why does the Legislature have such an obsession with the LGBTQ citizens of Oklahoma and what people do in their personal lives and how they raise their children?"

"[8] After criticism for appearing to describe the LGBTQ community as "filth" and that Christianity excludes LGBTQ people, Woods did not apologize for the comment and stood by his statement, saying that he is against any effort to "normalize any behavior that shouldn't be tolerated" including transgender children and youth.