Pat Ward

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Pat Ward
Iowa State Senate District 30
Incumbent
Assumed office 2004
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Legislator
Website	Senate website

Pat Ward is a Republican member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 30.

Education

Ward earned her BS in Business and Legal Studies from Central Missouri State University in 1979.

Professional experience

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.

Political experience

Ward won a special election for the Iowa State Senate in February of 2004 and has served in that position since. She is currently Assistant Minority Leader, representing the 30th district.

Committee membership

• Commerce Committee, Iowa Senate
• Education Committee, Iowa Senate
• Government Oversight Committee, Iowa Senate
• Judiciary Committee, Iowa Senate
• Labor and Business Relations Committee, Iowa Senate
• Ways and Means Committee, Iowa Senate

Personal life

Ward and her husband, John, have two children.

External links

• Official Iowa State Senate website of Pat Ward
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004

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