Rick (Rick) Ward, III (D-SS17)
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Capitol: 225.342.2040
FAX: 225.342.1140
District: 225.246.8838
Senator
Room B254 State Capitol 900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

District Office:
3741 Highway 1
Port Allen, LA 70767
Elected: 2011    Next Election: 2015
Spouse: Dawn White   
Committee Assignments
Vice ChairSenate Committee on Natural Resources
MemberSenate Committee on Judiciary A
MemberSenate Committee on Insurance
Counties Representing
Assumption Parish / East Baton Rouge Parish / East Feliciana Parish / Iberville Parish / Pointe Coupee Parish / St. Helena Parish / St. Martin Parish / West Baton Rouge Parish / West Feliciana Parish

Bio

Richard "Rick" Ward, III, is a candidate for State Senator of District 17, a new district that encompasses parts of St. Martin, Assumption, East Feliciana, northern East Baton Rouge, St. Helena, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, and Point Coupe parishes. The election to fill the seat will be held at regularly scheduled elections this fall.

Ward is a lifelong resident of District 17. He grew up in Livonia and is now a resident of Maringouin. He is a graduate of Bethany Christian School in Baker, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from LSU and his law degree from Southern University Law Center. He is currently a practicing attorney in Port Allen, Louisiana.

Ward is married to Dawn White Ward of Baker and the couple has two children, Reese, 4, and Hayes, 1. "Rick" Ward is active as a hunter and fisherman.

He and his family regularly attend Bethany World Prayer Center. Ward strongly supports conservative values.

Education

Graduate, Bethany Christian School, Baker, Louisiana

Graduate, LSU

Graduate, Southern University Law Center

Professional Experience

Attorney, Clayton and Fruge, Port Allen, Louisiana

Licensed to practice in Federal Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana

Juvenile Prosecutor, City of Plaquemine, 2009-present

Counsel, Sheriff's Office, West Baton Rouge Parish

Counsel, Iberville Parish Council

Professional Associations and Civic Activities

Member, Louisiana Bar and American Bar Associations

Member, National Rifle Association

Member, National Wild Turkey Federation

Member, Quality Deer Management Association

Member, Lottie Wildlife Protective Association