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Judith Ward
2018 - Present
2026
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Judith Ward (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 30. She assumed office on December 1, 2018. Her current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Ward (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 30. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Ward earned a nursing diploma at the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing. Her professional experience includes working as medical, health and wellness coordinator at Ward Transport and Logistics, as a registered nurse for over 20 years, as a development director for Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries and Bishop Guilfoyle High School, and as a former small business owner of "All About Town."[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Youth Committee, Chair
- Aging & Youth Committee
- House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Game & Fisheries Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee, Vice Chair
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Intergovernmental Operations Committee
- Law & Justice Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
- Senate State Government Committee
2021-2022
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Youth Committee, Chair
- Senate Education Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Finance Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Law & Justice Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
2019-2020
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Health & Human Services Committee, Vice Chair
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Law & Justice Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
- Senate State Government Committee
- Urban Affairs & Housing Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health |
| • Human Services |
| • State Government |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ward served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • State Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30
Incumbent Judith Ward defeated Carol Taylor in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Judith Ward (R) | 76.2 | 76,863 |
 | Carol Taylor (D) | 23.8 | 24,049 | |
| Total votes: 100,912 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30
Carol Taylor advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carol Taylor | 97.9 | 10,864 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 228 | ||
| Total votes: 11,092 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30
Incumbent Judith Ward advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Judith Ward | 99.4 | 38,590 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 242 | ||
| Total votes: 38,832 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30
Judith Ward defeated Emily Garbuny Best in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Judith Ward (R) | 72.9 | 63,611 |
 | Emily Garbuny Best (D) | 27.1 | 23,684 | |
| Total votes: 87,295 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30
Emily Garbuny Best advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emily Garbuny Best | 100.0 | 6,748 |
| Total votes: 6,748 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30
Judith Ward defeated Daniel Kiss in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Judith Ward | 72.9 | 19,054 |
 | Daniel Kiss | 27.1 | 7,099 | |
| Total votes: 26,153 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Judith Ward ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 80 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 80, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Judith Ward Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Judith Ward ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 80 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Judith Ward Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Judith Ward defeated Aaron Ritchey in the Republican primary. Jason Lynn ran as an independent candidate. Ward defeated Lynn in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Judith Ward |
67.7% | 11,001 | |
| Independent | Jason Lynn | 32.3% | 5,251 | |
| Total Votes | 16,252 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Judith Ward |
57.3% | 4,039 |
| Aaron Ritchey | 42.7% | 3,008 |
| Total Votes | 7,047 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Ward's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
Jobs/Economy
- Excerpt: "Judy knows the best thing we can do for everyone in Pennsylvania is jumpstart our economy so families get the good-paying jobs they need. To do that, she’ll make sure we treat job creators as partners instead of as adversaries."
Community
- Excerpt: "Judy knows that our community has different concerns and different needs than those in other parts of the state. As our State Representative, she will stand up to represent our values and our local communities."
Taxes/Spending
- Excerpt: "Judy knows that Pennsylvania’s taxpayers just can’t give anymore. That’s why, as our State Representative, she’ll work for initiatives that protect taxpayers by instilling fiscal discipline in state government, give taxpayers a stronger voice and help reduce costs for governments at every level."
Reform
- Excerpt: "Judy will be a leader in the fight for real reform to ensure open and transparent government, and save taxpayers money."
Education
- Excerpt: "Judy knows that the key to preparing our kids for a brighter future is to make sure they get a good education. As Representative, she will fight for stronger schools. Most importantly, Judy knows more money is not the answer, but that we must also reform the education system so it works better for kids."
Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 2 to November 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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Personal
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Ward and her husband, Bill, have two sons.[1]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "Judy," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Eichelberger (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 30 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 80 2015-2018 |
Succeeded by James Gregory (R) |
