| Current Office: | State Senate (MS) - District 18, Republican |
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| First Elected: | 11/06/2007 |
| Last Elected: | 11/08/2011 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife, Kay; 2 Children: Laura, Jeremy |
| Birth Date: | 03/06/1948 |
| Religion: | Methodist |
Summary
Senator Giles K. Ward
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
SB 2401 - Establishes Public Charter Schools
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 22, 2012 - -Authorizes public charter schools that (Sec. 3 8): -Are governed by an independent school board; -Are operated for specific ...
Recent Public Statements
No public statements found for this candidate.
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mississippi Human Services Coalition Positions on Social Services Advocacy | 17 |
| 2008 | Business & Industry Political Education Committee Positions | 89% |
| 2009 | Business & Industry Political Education Committee Positions on Economic Growth and Jobs | A |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($84,885.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Giles Ward refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2011 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
gkward@senate.ms.gov
Capitol Website
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/senate/ward.xml
Capitol
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-359-3250
District
114 Jordan Circle
Louisville, MS 39339
Phone: 662-773-8391 (Home)
