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Jeion A. Ward
Member From: 2004 - Present
- Birth Date: 1954 Birth Place:Newport News, VA
- Gender: Female Race: African American
- Spouse: James Addrill Ward, Sr.
- Children: James A., Jr., Jason A., and Jeremy A.
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Warwick High School (1972)
Christopher Newport University (B.A., 1995)
Thomas Nelson Community College - Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Middle school teacher
- Memberships/Affiliations: Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple
NAACP
National Council of Negro Women
Peninsula Central Labor Council
Democratic Women's Club
Hampton Federation of Teachers (president)
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Virginia AFL-CIO (executive council)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Hampton Alumnae Chapter - Awards: American Federation of Teachers Pioneer Award (1997)
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch #247, Appreciation Award (2005)
SCLC Political Woman of the Year, Virginia State Unit (2006)
Virginia Community Action Partnership, Appreciation Award (2006)
H/NN Chapter Continental Societies, Inc., Thaddeus E. Hayes Continental HEER Arts and Humanities Award (2006)
Office of Human Affairs, Community Volunteer Award (2006)
Hunter Andrews Democrat of the Year (2006)
Dr. William H. Butts Award, Outstanding Contribution to the Disability Community (2006)
Coalition of Labor Union Women, WV Chapter, Profiles of Courage Award (2007)
BPW/VA Federation/CLA, Honorable Mention (2007)
Coalition for the Preservation of VSDBM-H, VSDBM-H Defender Award (2007)
Women in Government, Presidential Leadership Award (2007)
United Food and Commercial Workers Minority Coalition, Legislator of the Year (2015)
200+ Men, Leadership Award
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 2004 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Education General Laws Transportation |
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| 2005 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Education General Laws Transportation |
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| 2006 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Education General Laws Transportation |
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| 2007 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Education General Laws Transportation |
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| 2008 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2009 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2010 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2011 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2012 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2013 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2014 | City of Hampton (part) | Democrat | Commerce and Labor,
General Laws, Transportation |
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| 2015 | City of Hampton (part) | Democrat | Commerce and Labor,
General Laws, Transportation |
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| 2016 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Transportation |
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| 2017 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Rules Transportation |
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| 2018 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Rules Transportation |
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| 2019 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Labor General Laws Rules Transportation |
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| 2020 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Labor and Commerce (Chair) Communications, Technology and Innovation Rules Transportation |
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| 2021 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Labor and Commerce (Chair) Communications, Technology and Innovation Rules Transportation |
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| 2022 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Energy Communications, Technology and Innovation Transportation |
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| 2023 | City of Hampton (part) | 92 | Democrat | Commerce and Energy Communications, Technology and Innovation Transportation |
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| 2024 | City of Hampton (part) | 87 | Democrat | Labor and Commerce (Chair) Communications, Technology and Innovation Rules Transportation |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.