Jan 6, 2016: Madison County Journal: PERRY/2016 Legislature
He follows Giles Ward of Louisville who served last year and did not seek reelection. Ward filled the role following the death of Terry Brown of Columbus.
He follows Giles Ward of Louisville who served last year and did not seek reelection. Ward filled the role following the death of Terry Brown of Columbus.
Aug 12, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY: 'Silent Knight' for Dems
In Republican senate races: Jenifer Branning & Mark Forsman head to a run-off for the seat of retiring Senator Giles Ward (Senate 18); Chris Caughman won outright with 57 percent for the seat of retiring Senator Perry Lee; Joseph Seymour and Mike Tyson fight it out in a run-off to replace Senator Tony Smith (Senate 47) who ran for Southern District Public Service Commissioner; and Senator Will Longwitz (Senate 25) fended off a challenge from Bill Billingsley.
In Republican senate races: Jenifer Branning & Mark Forsman head to a run-off for the seat of retiring Senator Giles Ward (Senate 18); Chris Caughman won outright with 57 percent for the seat of retiring Senator Perry Lee; Joseph Seymour and Mike Tyson fight it out in a run-off to replace Senator Tony Smith (Senate 47) who ran for Southern District Public Service Commissioner; and Senator Will Longwitz (Senate 25) fended off a challenge from Bill Billingsley.
Apr 13, 2015: Supertalk: GalloRecap: Giles Ward
Retiring State Senator Giles Ward talks about the first thoughts of being named the Senate’s President Pro tem:
Retiring State Senator Giles Ward talks about the first thoughts of being named the Senate’s President Pro tem:
Mar 28, 2015: Commercial Appeal: Negotiations continue on keeping Jones at University of Mississippi
Senate President Pro Tem Giles Ward, R-Louisville, said in the same joint statement it was too late in the 2015 legislative session to attempt such a big change.
Senate President Pro Tem Giles Ward, R-Louisville, said in the same joint statement it was too late in the 2015 legislative session to attempt such a big change.
Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Reeves
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Feb 11, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi Senate passes bill to nix vehicle-safety inspection
Senate President Pro Tem Giles Ward, R-Louisville, said inspections have "outlived their usefulness. I do not disagree that maybe a more stringent inspection sticker would promote safety. But my inspection process is taking my driver's license out of my wallet and taking a $5 bill out of my wallet."
Senate President Pro Tem Giles Ward, R-Louisville, said inspections have "outlived their usefulness. I do not disagree that maybe a more stringent inspection sticker would promote safety. But my inspection process is taking my driver's license out of my wallet and taking a $5 bill out of my wallet."
Jan 13, 2015: Y'all Politics: Mark Forsman announces run for SD 18, seat held by retiring Sen. Giles Ward
Philadelphia, MS - Today, longtime local businessman and strong conservative Mark Forsman announced that he will officially enter the Republican Primary for State Senate in District 18.
Philadelphia, MS - Today, longtime local businessman and strong conservative Mark Forsman announced that he will officially enter the Republican Primary for State Senate in District 18.
Jan 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature: Good week for Giles Ward, bad week for ed
Sen. Giles Ward, R-Louisville: Ward was elected unanimously as president pro tempore, the second highest post in the Senate.
Sen. Giles Ward, R-Louisville: Ward was elected unanimously as president pro tempore, the second highest post in the Senate.
Jan 4, 2015: Sun Herald: Ward set as Mississippi Senate president pro tem
Republican Giles Ward of Louisville is in line to become the second-highest leader of the Mississippi Senate
Republican Giles Ward of Louisville is in line to become the second-highest leader of the Mississippi Senate
Nov 21, 2014: WTOK: Sen. Giles Ward Speaks in Kemper County
The Kemper County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority joined forces for their annual dinner Thursday evening
The Kemper County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority joined forces for their annual dinner Thursday evening
July 30, 2014: WAPT: Giles Ward not seeking re-election to Senate
State Sen. Giles Ward, a Republican from Louisville, has announced he will not seek a third term in state Senate.
State Sen. Giles Ward, a Republican from Louisville, has announced he will not seek a third term in state Senate.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-18 Giles Ward (R-Louisville)
Sen. Ward won a squeaker of an election in 2011. He gets shored up by losing black Dem areas around Louisville to the 16th and Philadelphia to the 32nd. As a result, this district is now 69% McCain. Safe R.
SD-18 Giles Ward (R-Louisville)
Sen. Ward won a squeaker of an election in 2011. He gets shored up by losing black Dem areas around Louisville to the 16th and Philadelphia to the 32nd. As a result, this district is now 69% McCain. Safe R.
Giles Ward (b. March 6, 1948) is a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 18. He was first elected to the chamber in 2007.
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