Raymond Ward
American politician
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Raymond P. Ward is an American politician and physician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 19th district. Elected in November 2014, he assumed office on January 1, 2015.[1]
Raymond Ward | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Nielson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Beverly |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BS) University of Washington (PhD, MD) |
Education
Ward earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University, followed by a PhD in pharmacology and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Career
Ward works as a family physician at Cope Family Medicine. He was first elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 2014 and began serving on January 1, 2015.[2]
Representative Ward currently serves on the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, House Transportation Committee, the Legislative Process Committee, and the Education and Mental Health Coordinating Council.[3]
Sponsored legislation
| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB0007 Social Services Base Budget | signed by the Governor 2/2/22 |
| HB0047 Extension for Controlled Substance Prescription Requirements | signed by the Governor 3/15/22 |
| HB0095S03 Landscaping Requirements | Sent to House filing for bill not passed |
| HB0186 Vehicle Registration Amendments | signed by the Governor 3/21/22 |
| HB0216 Office of State Debt Collection Amendments | signed by the Governor 3/24/22 |
| HB0288 New Growth Amendments | sent to House filing for bills not passed 3/4/22 |
| HB0301 Medication Dispenser Amendments | signed by the Governor 3/24/22 |
| HB0432 State Vehicle Use and Purchasing Amendments | sent to House filing for bills not passed 3/4/22 |
| HB0455 Overdose and Suicide Fatality Review Modifications | sent to House filing for bills not passed 3/4/22 |
| HB0461 Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Fund Amendments | sent to House filing for bills not passed 3/4/22 |
| HB0486 License Complaint Amendments | sent to House filing for bills not passed 3/4/22 |
| HJR003 Joint Resolution Supporting Federal Carbon Fee and Dividend Program | sent to House filing for bills not passed 3/4/22 |
Elections
- 2014: Ward defeated Chet Loftis in the Republican convention and faced the Democratic Party nominee Daniel Donahue and Independent American Party nominee Eli Cawley in the general election. Ward won with 7,755 votes (74.5%).[4]
Personal life
Representative Ward lives in Bountiful, Utah with his wife Beverly and three children.[5]
Electoral Record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward | 13,620 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Nick Wadsworth | 5,232 | 25.6 | |
| Constitution | Cameron Dransfield | 1,560 | 7.6 | |
| Total votes | 20,412 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward | 12,822 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 12,822 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward | 15,870 | 80.4 | |
| Constitution | Cameron Dransfield | 3,876 | 19.6 | |
| Total votes | 19,746 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward | 10,998 | 65.4 | |
| Democratic | Courtney Jones | 4,712 | 28 | |
| Libertarian | Joseph Speciale | 1,101 | 6.5 | |
| Total votes | 16,811 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward | 13,239 | 71.98 | |
| Democratic | Kurt Weiland | 5,154 | 28.02 | |
| Total votes | 18,393 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward | 7,755 | 74.5 | |
| Democratic | Daniel N. Donahoe | 2,133 | 20.5 | |
| Independent | Eli Cawley | 526 | 5.1 | |
| Total votes | 10,414 | 100 | ||
