Jolicia Ward

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Jolicia Ward

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

University of Virginia's College, Wise, 2011

Graduate

Stratford University, 2015

Personal

Birthplace

Bethlehem, Pa.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Department of Defense civilian employee

Contact

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Jolicia Ward (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 25. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Ward was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2011 and a master's degree from Stratford University in 2015. Her career experience includes working as a civilian employee for the Department of Defense.

Ward has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• The Democratic Committee
• The American Red Cross
• United States Service Organization

Elections

2023

See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for Virginia State Senate District 25

Incumbent Richard Stuart defeated Jolicia Ward in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 25 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Stuart (R)	61.8	42,650
		Jolicia Ward (D)	38.1	26,287
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	93

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,030
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jolicia Ward advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 25.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Richard Stuart advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 25.

Endorsements

Ward received the following endorsements.

• Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia

2021

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99

Incumbent Margaret Ransone defeated Linwood Blizzard in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 99 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Margaret Ransone (R)	65.4	23,780
		Linwood Blizzard (D)	34.5	12,558
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	35

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,373
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Easingwood (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 99

Linwood Blizzard defeated Jolicia Ward and Zach Filtz in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 99 on June 8, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linwood Blizzard	73.2	2,720
		Jolicia Ward	18.0	670
		Zach Filtz	8.8	326

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,716
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Margaret Ransone advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 99.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2021

Jolicia Ward completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ward's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I graduated from The University of Virginia, College at Wise with a bachelor’s degree is Mass Communication and a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurial Management from Stratford University. I worked as a Department of Defense Civilian Employee for The United States Government for seven years assisting military families in Healthcare. During this time, I also volunteered for both The American Red Cross and The United States Service Organization for Army soldiers and their dependents. After serving our military families, I transitioned into volunteering as an Advocate full time for families who have suffered injustices which led me to legislation and law. I am now ready to serve my district.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Change is Now
• For the People
• Ward for Delegate

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal Justice Reform

Economic Inequality
Education

Healthcare

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I withhold the qualities of integrity, loyalty, honesty and trust worthy. I am passionate, persistent and faith based that leads communities through strength and love. I’m a leader who cares more about the Americans I lead more than the aspect of leading itself. My drive and inability to never give up is what will make me a successful officeholder.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities for someone elected to this office are to make, amend and pass laws that come from the public voice and testimonies of the American people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The very first historical event that I could never forget was the Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001 also known as 9/11. Four coordinated Al Queda Terrorist attacks that led to 2,977 fatalities, 25,000 injuries and 10 billion dollars worth of damage and infrastructure. I was only 13 years old and I had to be released early from school. I had family members in New York that had been injured that day and friends who had lost family members that day. It is the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and apart of what inspired myself to serve as an Army Civilian Employee for The United States Army.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Any Joyce Meyer Book as her ministries exists to share the life, faith and hope of Christ.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S House of Representatives primary duties of The General Assembly is to make, amend and pass laws. Laws shape politics, economics, history and society is various ways. Public voice is public testimony is powerful in the process of creating legislation. The Elected official represents Americans questions and concerns. Connecting the communities concerns with public policies that will protect them is what makes The U.S. House of Representatives a unique institution.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe two years is the right term length for representatives because it is in The U.S. Constitution and it prevents Members of the House from growing detached from their constituencies if they did not face regular elections.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Stacey Abrams, an American Politician, lawyer and voting rights activist who served in the Georgia House of Representatives as a minority leader and member of the Democratic Party is a modern day role model and hero who I model myself after. She founded an organization that addresses voter suppression which not only led to Joe Biden winning the State but giving Democrats control over the Senate. I would be honored to follow in her foot steps.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Virginia State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Scott Surovell

Minority Leader:Ryan McDougle

Senators

District 1

Timmy French (R)

District 2

Mark Obenshain (R)

District 3

Chris Head (R)

District 4

David Suetterlein (R)

District 5

Travis Hackworth (R)

District 6

Todd Pillion (R)

District 7

Bill Stanley (R)

District 8

Mark Peake (R)

District 9

Tammy Mulchi (R)

District 10

Luther Cifers (R)

District 11

Creigh Deeds (D)

District 12

Glen Sturtevant (R)

District 13

Lashrecse Aird (D)

District 14

Lamont Bagby (D)

District 15

Ghazala Hashmi (D)

District 16

Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)

District 17

Emily Jordan (R)

District 18

Louise Lucas (D)

District 19

Christie Craig (R)

District 20

Bill DeSteph (R)

District 21

Angelia Graves (D)

District 22

Aaron Rouse (D)

District 23

Mamie Locke (D)

District 24

J.D. Diggs (R)

District 25

Richard Stuart (R)

District 26

Ryan McDougle (R)

District 27

Tara Durant (R)

District 28

Bryce Reeves (R)

District 29

Jeremy McPike (D)

District 30

Danica Roem (D)

District 31

Russet Perry (D)

District 32

Kannan Srinivasan (D)

District 33

Jennifer Carroll Foy (D)

District 34

Scott Surovell (D)

District 35

Dave Marsden (D)

District 36

Stella Pekarsky (D)

District 37

Saddam Salim (D)

District 38

Jennifer Boysko (D)

District 39

Adam Ebbin (D)

District 40

Barbara Favola (D)

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Republican Party (19)