Judy Ward
| Judy Ward | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
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Assumed office January 6, 2015[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Stern |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | William T. Ward |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Frankstown Township |
| Occupation | Registered Nurse |
Judith "Judy" Ward is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 80th House district in Blair County, Pennsylvania. She is a Republican.
Education and career
Ward graduated from Hollidaysburg High School and earned a nursing degree from Altoona Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for 22 years, then for Allegheny Lutheran Social Services, for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and as medical, health and wellness coordinator at Ward Transport and Logistics. She founded All About Towne, a relocation assistance company.[2]
Political career
In 2014 Ward was elected to represent the 80th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the first woman elected from the district.[3] In July 2018 she won the Republican Party nomination for the election to succeed John Eichelberger representing the 30th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate;[4] the Democratic nominee is also a woman, Emily Garbuny Best.[3]
Personal
References
- ↑ "SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2015-01-06.
- 1 2 Shawn Hardy (January 23, 2018). "Rep. Ward running for Pa. Senate". Echo-Pilot.
- 1 2 3 Phil Ray (May 16, 2018). "Ward credits family for win: Women to represent both parties in fall election for Senate". Altoona Mirror.
- ↑ Amber South (May 16, 2018) [May 15, 2018]. "Pa. primary election: Rep. Judy Ward wins GOP race in 30th Senate District". Chambersburg Public Opinion.
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