Jim Ward (Kansas politician)
| James "Jim" Ward | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1957 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Ward |
| Residence | Wichita, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Washburn Law School (J.D.) Creighton University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
James "Jim" Ward (born December 5, 1957) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 88th district.[1] He has served since 2003 and is currently the Assistant Minority Leader.
Prior to his election to the House, Ward served in the Kansas Senate from 1991–1993 and on the Wichita City Council in 1991.
Ward, who received his JD from the Washburn School of Law, currently works as an attorney. He is a member of the Wichita Bar Association, Project Freedom, and the Wichita Youth Court Project.[2]
Committee membership
- Education (Ranking Member)
- Health and Human Services
- Judiciary
- Interstate Cooperation
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Ward's 2008 campaign:[3]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 2. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
- 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
- 4. Kansas National Education Assoc $1,000
- 5. AT&T $1,000
References
- ↑ http://votesmart.org/candidate/12557/jim-ward#.UftPR2RxtHs
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jim Ward Biography
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links
- Official Campaign Site
- Kansas Legislature - Jim Ward
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Dems Profile
- Kansas House Dems Bio
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 1996,2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
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