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Walter L. Ward Jr.
Walter L. Ward Jr. (born October 28, 1943) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]
Walter L. Ward Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 17th district | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 5, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Annette Polly Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter L. Ward Jr. October 28, 1943 Tullahoma, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic |
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
- ^ "Ward, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
- ^ "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1977,' Biographical Sketch of Walter L. Ward, Jr., pg. 33
- ^ Supreme Court of Wisconsin (January 18, 1982). "Elections Board v. Ward, 105 Wis. 2d 543 (1982), 314 N.W.2d 120". law.justia.com.
- ^ Dee J. Hall (November 26, 2014). "21 state lawmakers convicted of crimes in past 35 years". madison.com.