Background
Ward, Jim was born on December 5, 1957 in Omaha.
Ward, Jim was born on December 5, 1957 in Omaha.
Bachelor, Creighton University, 1981. Juris Doctor, Washburn School of Law, 1985.
He has served since 2003 and is currently the Assistant Minority Leader. Prior to his election to the House, Ward served in the Kansas Senate from 1991–1993 and on the Wichita City Council in 1991. Ward, who received his Juris Doctor from the Washburn School of Law, currently works as an attorney.
Education (Ranking Member)
Health and Human Services
Judiciary
Interstate Cooperation
Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
The top 5 donors to Ward"s 2008 campaign:
1.
Kansas Contractors Association $1,000
2. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
3.
Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
4. Kansas National Education Association $1,000
5.
American Telephone & Telegraph Company $1,000.
He is a member of the Wichita Bar Association, Project Freedom, and the Wichita Youth Court Project.
Married Jeanne Ward.