Giles Ward

Giles K. Ward (born March 6, 1948) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 2007.^[1] In 2015, he was chosen unanimously to be the Senate's president pro tempore following the death of Terry W. Brown three months earlier.^[2]

Giles Ward
President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate
In office January 6, 2015 – January 5, 2016
Preceded by	Terry W. Brown
Succeeded by	Terry C. Burton
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 18th district
In office January 8, 2008 – January 5, 2016
Preceded by	Gloria Williamson
Succeeded by	Jenifer Branning
Personal details
Born	(1948-03-06) March 6, 1948 (age 77) Winston Co., Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kay Burrage
Residence	Louisville, Mississippi