Bill Ward (North Carolina politician)
American politician
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Bill Ward (born 1950 or 1951) is an American politician who serves as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 5th district (including all of Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, and Camden counties) since 2023.[2]
Bill Ward | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Hunter III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 or 1951 (age 75–76)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Retired law enforcement |
| Website | Official website |
Committee assignments
2023-2024 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Judiciary 3 (Vice Chair)
- State Government
- State Personnel
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ward | 3,359 | 68.27% | |
| Republican | Donald Kirkland | 1,561 | 31.73% | |
| Total votes | 4,920 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ward | 15,784 | 53.83% | |
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 13,539 | 46.17% | |
| Total votes | 29,323 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||