Bill Ward | |
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Member of the North CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 5th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Howard Hunter III |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Elizabeth City,North Carolina |
Occupation | Retired law enforcement |
Website | Official website |
Bill Ward is an American politician who serves as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives,representing the 5th district (including all of Hertford,Gates,Pasquotank,and Camden counties) since 2023. [1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bill Ward | 3,359 | 68.27% | |
Republican | Donald Kirkland | 1,561 | 31.73% | |
Total votes | 4,920 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bill Ward | 15,784 | 53.83% | |
Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 13,539 | 46.17% | |
Total votes | 29,323 | 100% | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
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