Kim Ward
Kim Ward is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Ward represents the 39th Senatorial District which covers the central portions of Westmoreland County.
Early career
Kim L. Ward started her political involvement during the 1994 US Senate Campaign of former Senator Rick Santorum, when she served as the County Chair for his Westmoreland County campaign. In 1999, she ran the successful election of a County Commissioner in Westmoreland County. She served as the Southwest Regional Director for Senator Rick Santorum's 2000 re-election bid.
From 2000 until 2002 Ward owned and operated a consulting and government outreach firm called Commonwealth Political Associates.
In 2001, Ward won election as a Hempfield Township Supervisor.
In 2002, Ward joined the administration of Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker.
Following her time with Schweiker's administration, Ward returned to her political consulting, running 84 Lumber founder Joe Hardy's successful election as Fayette County Commissioner.