Giles K. Ward (born March 6, 1948) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 2007.[1] In 2015, he was chosen unanimously to be the Senate's president pro tempore following the death of Terry W. Brown three months earlier.[2]
Giles Ward | |
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President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate | |
In office January 6, 2015 – January 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Terry W. Brown |
Succeeded by | Terry C. Burton |
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 18th district | |
In office January 8, 2008 – January 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Gloria Williamson |
Succeeded by | Jenifer Branning |
Personal details | |
Born | Winston Co., Mississippi, U.S. | March 6, 1948
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kay Burrage |
Residence | Louisville, Mississippi |
References
edit- ^ "Giles Ward". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Pender, Geoff (January 6, 2015). "State Sen. Giles Ward elected 'senators' senator'". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved August 8, 2018.