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. | |
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| 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]
Ward was convicted of sexual assault an sentenced to four years in prison.[4]
He was also convicted of filing false campaign reports in 1980 and sentenced to 30 days in county jail. In the next primary he was defeated and did not run again.[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
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- Hall, Dee J. (November 26, 2014). "21 state lawmakers convicted of crimes in past 35 years". madison.com. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
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