Walter_L._Ward_Jr.

Walter L. Ward Jr.

Walter L. Ward Jr.

American politician

For others of a similar name, see Walter Ward.

Walter L. Ward Jr. (born October 28, 1943) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 17th district, Preceded by ...

Early life

Ward was born on October 28, 1943, in Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, Tennessee.[2] He graduated from the Rufus King International School - High School Campus before attending Milwaukee Area Technical College, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Marquette University.

Career

Ward served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1973 to 1981 and was a Democrat.[3]

He was charged with sexual assault and was defeated in the next election. He was then accused of 85 election law violations for transferring funds from his campaign fund to his personal accounts. He was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days in jail. (1980)[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Ward, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
  2. [2]
    "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
  3. [3]
    Wisconsin Blue Book 1977,' Biographical Sketch of Walter L. Ward, Jr., pg. 33
  4. [4]
    Supreme Court of Wisconsin (January 18, 1982). "Elections Board v. Ward, 105 Wis. 2d 543 (1982), 314 N.W.2d 120". law.justia.com.
  5. [5]
    Dee J. Hall (November 26, 2014). "21 state lawmakers convicted of crimes in past 35 years". madison.com.


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