Bill Ward
Party:
Republican
Incumbent:
Yes
Age:
Approximately 64
Previous experience in elected office:
Chair, Gaston County Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Occupation:
Self-employed as a podcaster and owner of Mr. Bills STEM Education and Bill Ward Photography
Description:
In a Facebook post from 2022 when he last ran, Ward says that, "God made man and instructed us to '...have dominion...over all the earth...'" With respect to the Soil and Water Conservation role, he says, "We must practice best and most effective uses of land and water. This is good stewardship."
Other personal:
Ward is a fan of the Chicago Cubs and hosts a "Christian faith-based podcast" called The Greater Purpose. He also lists being a substitute teacher and a photojournalist for the Gaston Gazette. His wife, Donna, is an Avon sales representative.