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Pat Ward
| Pat Ward | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $118/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Central Missouri State University, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Ward earned her BS in Business and Legal Studies from Central Missouri State University in 1979.
Ward has worked as Director for the Iowa State Senate Republican Caucus Staff. She is also a past Personnel Director/Public and Government Relations Director for Electric Utility Company.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ward has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ward served on these committees:
- Commerce Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Education Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Government Oversight Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Labor and Business Relations Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Iowa State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Ward is seeking re-election to District 22 in 2012. She officially tendered her resignation from District 30, effective January 1, 2013, on February 1, 2012. Due to redistricting Ward was drawn into the same district as Matt McCoy (D), who was last elected in 2010 and not up for re-election until 2014. Thus, if Ward had not resigned, McCoy would have had to stand for re-election two years before the expiration of his term.[1]
Ward will face Jeff Mullen in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012. Desmund Adams is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election will take place November 6, 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ward was re-elected to the 30th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate with no opposition. [2] She raised $36,250 for her campaign. [3]
| Iowa State Senate, District 30 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Pat Ward (R)
|
21,842 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Ward collected $36,250 in donations.[4]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $4,000 |
| 1st Gateway Credit Union | $2,750 |
| John Deere & Co. | $2,000 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $2,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Pat + Ward + Iowa + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Pat Ward News Feed
- In Heated Senate District 22 Race, Mullen Blasts Iowa Bar Association For ... - Patch.com
- Latest Mullen Ad Accuses Ward of Taking Guns from Domestic Violence Victims - Patch.com
- In Contentious Senate District 22 GOP Primary, Ward Out-Raises and Outspends ... - Patch.com
- Iowa Senate aspirant gets Bachmann boost - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Challenger in heated Clive senate race: I stand by my abortion allegations - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
- Michele Bachmann endorses Waukee pastor in Iowa Senate race - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Four Iowa lawmakers to be 'Safe Community Partners' - Iowa City Press Citizen
- Michele Bachmann Back in Iowa Politics with State Senate Endorsement - Patch.com
- Four Iowa lawmakers recognized for efforts to fight domestic violence - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
- Opinion: Odds On Your Next Governor - NBC Chicago (blog)
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Personal
Ward and her husband, John, have two children.
External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Pat Ward
- Iowa Senate Republican Caucus Profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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| Preceded by Neal C. Schuerer |
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Succeeded by NA |
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