JoAnn Ward

JoAnn Ward (born July 4, 1946) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 53A in the east-central Twin Cities metropolitan area.

JoAnn Ward
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 53A district
In office January 8, 2013 – January 7, 2019
Preceded by	Nora Slawik (District 55B)
Succeeded by	Tou Xiong
Personal details
Born	(1946-07-04) July 4, 1946 (age 79)
Political party	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse	Joseph
Children	3
Alma mater	Kansas State University (B.S.) University of St. Thomas (M.A.)

Education

Ward attended Kansas State University, graduating with a B.S. in education. She later attended the University of St. Thomas, graduating with a M.A. in education.^[1][2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Ward was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.

Personal life

Ward is married to her husband, Joseph. They have three children and reside in Woodbury, Minnesota. She is a former high school teacher.^[1]