Giles K. Ward (born March 6, 1948) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 2007.[1] In 2015, he was chosen unanimously to be the Senate's president pro tempore following the death of Terry W. Brown three months earlier.[2]

Giles Ward
President pro tempore of the
Mississippi State Senate
In office
January 6, 2015 – January 5, 2016
Preceded byTerry W. Brown
Succeeded byTerry C. Burton
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 8, 2008 – January 5, 2016
Preceded byGloria Williamson
Succeeded byJenifer Branning
Personal details
Born (1948-03-06) March 6, 1948 (age 76)
Winston Co., Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKay Burrage
ResidenceLouisville, Mississippi

References

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  1. ^ "Giles Ward". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  2. ^ Pender, Geoff (January 6, 2015). "State Sen. Giles Ward elected 'senators' senator'". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
Mississippi State Senate
Preceded by President pro tempore of the Mississippi Senate
2015–2016
Succeeded by