Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania State Senate - District 30 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate - District 30 in 2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedJudy Ward is pro-life. She has protected the rights of the unborn by sponsoring the Heartbeat bill, introduced legislation prohibiting the abortion of a child solely due to a possible diagnosis of Downs Syndrome and most recently proposed a constitutional amendment that would affirmatively declare that there is no right under the Pennsylvania Constitution to an abortion or abortion funding in Pennsylvania. Learn more
Public safety is the number one responsibility of government. Judy Ward has always been a supporter of victims of crime and law enforcement. She will continue to support our police, ensure Pennsylvania State Police coverage for rural communities, and oppose any attempt by radical politicians to defund the police. Learn more
Many farmers are looking to supplement their income by offering agritainment or agritourism activities on their land. Last year, Senator Ward sponsored legislation that sets safety standards for barns and other agricultural buildings that are used for weddings and other social events, without placing unfair financial burdens on farmers. Learn more
Judy has been a strong advocate for the agricultural community in Harrisburg. She has worked to reduce burdensome regulations placed on farmers and provide flexibility so that family farms can keep their operations profitable and preserve their farms for future generations. Learn more
Judy has introduced legislation that provides scholarships for children in failing schools which allow parents to choose an alternative academic setting which meets their children’s educational needs. Learn more
Judy Ward has been a leader for greater election transparency, ballot security, and Voter ID. Learn more
Judy Ward is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. She has defended our 2nd Amendment rights by supporting legislation that protects Pennsylvanians’ Constitutional right to bear arms, prevents municipalities from placing unconstitutional restrictions, and allows law-abiding Pennsylvanians to carry without a permit. Learn more
Judy made it her priority to see long-term care received much-needed funding in the state budget. This funding will help sustain essential care for the thousands of vulnerable seniors and maintain employment opportunities for front-line caregivers. Judy also authored legislation to provide a path to full-time employment for those caregivers who admirably served during the pandemic. Learn more
Judy has been a fiscally conservative leader who has focused on cutting waste, controlling spending, and preventing tax increases. She has stopped Governor Wolf’s massive tax increases, voted for welfare-to-work reforms, and pushed to eliminate unfunded mandates that negatively impact families, small businesses, and local governments. Learn more
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