JoAnn Ward (born July 4, 1946) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 53A in the east-central Twin Cities metropolitan area.

JoAnn Ward
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 53A district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byNora Slawik (District 55B)
Succeeded byTou Xiong
Personal details
Born (1946-07-04) July 4, 1946 (age 78)
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
SpouseJoseph
Children3
Alma materKansas State University (B.S.)
University of St. Thomas (M.A.)

Education

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Ward attended Kansas State University, graduating with a B.S. in education. She later attended the University of St. Thomas, graduating with a M.A. in education.[1][2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

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Ward was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.

Personal life

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Ward is married to her husband, Joseph. They have three children and reside in Woodbury, Minnesota. She is a former high school teacher.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ward, JoAnn". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "About JoAnn". Citizens for JoAnn Ward. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
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