Career
A Republican from Millinocket, Maine, Ward served three terms in the Maine House of Representatives (1942-1948) and 3 terms in the Maine Senate (1948-1954). He served two terms in the leadership of the Maine House, including as Majority Leader (1944-1946) and as Speaker (1946-1948). During Ward"s final term in the Maine Senate, he served as President during the 1954 special session.