Giles Ward Explained

Giles Ward
Office:President pro tempore of the
Mississippi State Senate
Term Start:January 6, 2015
Term End:January 5, 2016
Predecessor:Terry W. Brown
Successor:Terry C. Burton
State Senate2:Mississippi State
District2:18th
Term Start2:January 8, 2008
Term End2:January 5, 2016
Predecessor2:Gloria Williamson
Successor2:Jenifer Branning
Birth Date:6 March 1948
Birth Place:Winston Co., Mississippi, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Kay Burrage
Residence:Louisville, Mississippi

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Giles Ward. Project Vote Smart. August 8, 2018.
  2. Web site: Geoff. Pender. State Sen. Giles Ward elected 'senators' senator'. The Clarion-Ledger. January 6, 2015. August 8, 2018.