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{{Short description|American politician}}
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{{Prose|date=January 2020}}
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{{Other people|Cam Ward|Cameron Ward (disambiguation){{!}}Cameron Ward}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Cam Ward
|name = Cam Ward
|image = Cam Ward - 2017.jpg
|image = Cam Ward - 2017.jpg
|caption = Cam Ward in 2017
|caption = Ward in 2017
|state_senate = Alabama
|state_senate = Alabama
|district = 14th
|district = [[Alabama's 14th Senate district|14th]]
|term_start = November 3, 2010
|term_start = November 3, 2010
|term_end = December 7, 2020
|term_end = December 7, 2020
|predecessor = [[Hank Erwin]]
|predecessor = [[Hank Erwin]]
|successor =
|successor = [[April Weaver]]
|state_house1 = Alabama
|state_house1 = Alabama
|district1 = 49th
|district1 = 49th
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|spouse = Julie Cain (Divorced 2015){{cn|date=March 2022}}<br>Lindsey Clements Ward (2016–present){{cn|date=March 2022}}
|spouse = Julie Cain (Divorced 2015){{citation needed|date=March 2022}}<br />Lindsey Clements Ward (2016–present){{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
|education = [[Troy University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Samford University]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]])
|education = [[Troy University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br />[[Samford University]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]])
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'''Cam Ward''' (born March 24, 1971) is an American politician who served as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[Alabama Senate]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/ALSenator.aspx?OID_SPONSOR=85890&OID_PERSON=4459|title=Senator Cam Ward|publisher=The Alabama Legislature}}</ref> representing District 14 from 2010 to 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shelbylegislators.com/meet-the-delegation/88-sen-cam-ward|title=Sen. Cam Ward (R) {{!}} 14th District (Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, & Shelby Co.) – Shelby County Legislative Delegation Office|website=shelbylegislators.com|access-date=November 25, 2018}}</ref> He previously represented District 49 of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] from 2002 to 2010.
'''Cam Ward''' (born March 24, 1971) is an American politician who served as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[Alabama Senate]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/ALSenator.aspx?OID_SPONSOR=85890&OID_PERSON=4459|title=Senator Cam Ward|publisher=The Alabama Legislature}}</ref> representing District 14 from 2010 to 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shelbylegislators.com/meet-the-delegation/88-sen-cam-ward|title=Sen. Cam Ward (R) {{!}} 14th District (Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, & Shelby Co.) – Shelby County Legislative Delegation Office|website=shelbylegislators.com|access-date=November 25, 2018}}</ref> He previously represented District 49 of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] from 2002 to 2010.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Ward was born in [[Milton, Florida]] and graduated from Bradford County High School in [[Starke, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ctf.alabama.gov/board/the-honorable-cam-ward/|title=The Honorable Cam Ward – Childrens Trust Fund|website=ctf.alabama.gov|access-date=November 25, 2018}}</ref> He received an undergraduate degree (international relations and political science) from [[Troy University]] and a law degree from the [[Cumberland School of Law]] at [[Samford University]].<ref name="troy.edu">{{cite web|url=http://www.troy.edu/magazine/archives/Fall2008/alumni.html|title=Troy University Magazine}}</ref> While at Troy, Ward served two terms as Student Government Association president.<ref name="troy.edu"/>
Ward was born in [[Milton, Florida]], and graduated from Bradford County High School in [[Starke, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ctf.alabama.gov/board/the-honorable-cam-ward/|title=The Honorable Cam Ward – Childrens Trust Fund|website=ctf.alabama.gov|access-date=November 25, 2018|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024003747/https://ctf.alabama.gov/board/the-honorable-cam-ward/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He received an undergraduate degree (international relations and political science) from [[Troy University]] and a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] from the [[Cumberland School of Law]] at [[Samford University]].<ref name="troy.edu">{{cite web|url=http://www.troy.edu/magazine/archives/Fall2008/alumni.html|title=Troy University Magazine}}</ref> While at Troy, Ward served two terms as Student Government Association president.<ref name="troy.edu"/>


Ward is the Executive Director of the Industrial Development Board of [[Alabaster, Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofalabaster.com/282/Industrial-Development-Board |title=Industrial Development Board &#124; Alabaster, AL |publisher=Cityofalabaster.com |date= |accessdate=June 1, 2017}}</ref> He is chairman of the Autism Task Force of Alabama<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gray|first1=Jeremy|title=Daughter's autism gives Alabama lawmaker a cause|url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/12/daughters_autism_gives_alabama.html|accessdate=March 1, 2017|publisher=AL.com|date=December 21, 2008}}</ref> and helped launch Autism Alabama, "an on-line library providing distance learning for teachers who have children on the autism spectrum."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alabasterreporter.com/news/2009/sep/03/autism-alabama-site-launched/|title=Autism Alabama site launched|date=September 3, 2009}}</ref>
Ward is the executive director of the Industrial Development Board of [[Alabaster, Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofalabaster.com/282/Industrial-Development-Board |title=Industrial Development Board &#124; Alabaster, AL |publisher=Cityofalabaster.com |date= |accessdate=June 1, 2017}}</ref> He is chairman of the Autism Task Force of Alabama<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gray|first1=Jeremy|title=Daughter's autism gives Alabama lawmaker a cause|url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/12/daughters_autism_gives_alabama.html|accessdate=March 1, 2017|publisher=AL.com|date=December 21, 2008}}</ref> and helped launch Autism Alabama, "an on-line library providing distance learning for teachers who have children on the autism spectrum."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alabasterreporter.com/news/2009/sep/03/autism-alabama-site-launched/|title=Autism Alabama site launched|date=September 3, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Shortly after his daughter Riley was born in 2002, Ward was elected to the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] for District 14, where he served two terms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.camward.com/about|title=Meet Cam Ward|work=Senator Cam Ward, Republican, District 14|access-date=January 29, 2018}}</ref>
Shortly after his daughter Riley was born in 2002, Ward was elected to the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] for District 49, where he served two terms. In 2010, he was elected to the [[Alabama Senate]], representing District 14.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.camward.com/about|title=Meet Cam Ward|work=Senator Cam Ward, Republican, District 14|access-date=January 29, 2018|archive-date=January 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130091300/http://www.camward.com/about|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In December 2010, Ward supported a piece of legislation granting Subpoena Power to the Alabama Ethics Commission.<ref>{{cite news|last1=White|first1=David|title=Legislature passes bill giving Alabama Ethics Commission subpoena power|url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/12/legislature_passes_bill_giving.html|accessdate=March 1, 2017|publisher=AL.com|date=December 15, 2010}}</ref> The bill passed both chambers of the Alabama Legislature on December 16, 2010, and was signed into law by Governor [[Bob Riley]].
In December 2010, Ward supported a piece of legislation granting subpoena power to the Alabama Ethics Commission.<ref>{{cite news|last1=White|first1=David|title=Legislature passes bill giving Alabama Ethics Commission subpoena power|url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/12/legislature_passes_bill_giving.html|accessdate=March 1, 2017|publisher=AL.com|date=December 15, 2010}}</ref> The bill passed both chambers of the Alabama Legislature on December 16, 2010, and was signed into law by Governor [[Bob Riley]].


In 2015, Ward was arrested for [[DUI]] and admitted to guilt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://whnt.com/2015/09/09/sen-cam-ward-admits-guilt-in-dui-charge/|title=Sen. Cam Ward admits guilt in DUI charge|date=September 9, 2015}}</ref><ref>http://wiat.com/2015/09/09/cam-ward-pleads-guilty-to-dui-charge/</ref> He apologized <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/07/following_dui_arrest_state_sen.html|title=State Sen. Cam Ward apologizes after DUI arrest|date=July 2, 2015|website=al}}</ref> and entered a [[pre-trial diversion]] program for first-time offenders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/09/sen_cam_ward_could_see_dui_pro.html|title=Sen. Cam Ward could see DUI prosecution dropped|date=September 9, 2015|website=al}}</ref> Shortly after, he announced an amicable divorce from his wife of 23 years, Julie Cain, on Facebook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wbrc.com/story/30174307/senator-cam-ward-and-wife-divorce|title=Senator Cam Ward and wife divorce|first=Beth|last=Shelburne|website=wbrc.com}}</ref>
In 2015, Ward was arrested for [[DUI]] and admitted pled guilty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://whnt.com/2015/09/09/sen-cam-ward-admits-guilt-in-dui-charge/|title=Sen. Cam Ward admits guilt in DUI charge|date=September 9, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wiat.com/2015/09/09/cam-ward-pleads-guilty-to-dui-charge/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=November 10, 2017 |archive-date=April 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424004255/http://wiat.com/2015/09/09/cam-ward-pleads-guilty-to-dui-charge/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He apologized <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/07/following_dui_arrest_state_sen.html|title=State Sen. Cam Ward apologizes after DUI arrest|date=July 2, 2015|website=al}}</ref> and entered a [[pre-trial diversion]] program for first-time offenders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/09/sen_cam_ward_could_see_dui_pro.html|title=Sen. Cam Ward could see DUI prosecution dropped|date=September 9, 2015|website=al}}</ref> Shortly after, he announced an amicable divorce from his wife of 23 years, Julie Cain, on Facebook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wbrc.com/story/30174307/senator-cam-ward-and-wife-divorce|title=Senator Cam Ward and wife divorce|first=Beth|last=Shelburne|website=wbrc.com|date=October 3, 2015 }}</ref>


In 2016, Ward was recognized by the [[Foundation for Government Accountability]]'s with the "Friend of Government Accountability Award" for his efforts in healthcare reform.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.alsenaterepublicans.com/cam-ward/|title=Cam Ward |work=Alabama Senate Republican Caucus|access-date=March 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://birminghamwatch.org/cam-ward/|title=Cam Ward – BirminghamWatch|website=birminghamwatch.org|date=October 31, 2018|access-date=November 25, 2018}}</ref>
In 2016, Ward was recognized by the [[Foundation for Government Accountability]] with the Friend of Government Accountability Award for his efforts in healthcare reform.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.alsenaterepublicans.com/cam-ward/|title=Cam Ward|work=Alabama Senate Republican Caucus|access-date=March 17, 2017|archive-date=March 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317144636/http://www.alsenaterepublicans.com/cam-ward/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://birminghamwatch.org/cam-ward/|title=Cam Ward – BirminghamWatch|website=birminghamwatch.org|date=October 31, 2018|access-date=November 25, 2018}}</ref>


In 2017, the Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research announced Senator Ward as its Chairman for 2017–2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.clantonadvertiser.com/2017/09/18/ward-elected-chair-of-national-energy-research-group/|title=Ward elected chair of national energy research group {{!}} The Clanton Advertiser|website=clantonadvertiser.com|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=January 29, 2018}}</ref>
In 2017, the Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research announced Ward as its chairman for 2017–2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.clantonadvertiser.com/2017/09/18/ward-elected-chair-of-national-energy-research-group/|title=Ward elected chair of national energy research group {{!}} The Clanton Advertiser|website=clantonadvertiser.com|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=January 29, 2018}}</ref>


In May 2019, he voted to make abortion a crime at any stage in a pregnancy, with no exemptions for cases of rape or incest.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Durkin |first1=Erin |last2=Benwell |first2=Max |title=These 25 white men – all Republicans – just voted to ban abortion in Alabama |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/14/alabama-abortion-ban-white-men-republicans |work=The Guardian |date=May 15, 2019}}</ref>
In May 2019, he voted to make abortion a crime at any stage in a pregnancy, with no exemptions for cases of rape or incest.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Durkin |first1=Erin |last2=Benwell |first2=Max |title=These 25 white men – all Republicans – just voted to ban abortion in Alabama |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/14/alabama-abortion-ban-white-men-republicans |work=The Guardian |date=May 15, 2019}}</ref>


==Career timeline==
==Career timeline==
* Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles-(2020-present)
* Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles-(2020–present)
*Alabama State Senate– (2010–2020)
*Alabama State Senate– (2010–2020)
* Alabama House of Representatives– (2002–2010)
* Alabama House of Representatives– (2002–2010)
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==Standing committees==
==Standing committees==
* Judiciary– Chairman
* Judiciary– Chairman
* Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development– Vice-Chairman
* Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development– Vice-chairman
* Government Appropriations (former member)
* Government Appropriations (former member)
* Health and Human Services
* Health and Human Services
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* [http://www.legislature.state.al.us/aliswww/ISD/ALSenator.aspx?OID_SPONSOR=85890&OID_PERSON=4459 Alabama State Senate – State Sen. Cam Ward]
* [https://votesmart.org/candidate/121570/cam-ward Project Vote Smart – State Rep. Cam Ward]
* [https://votesmart.org/candidate/121570/cam-ward Project Vote Smart – State Rep. Cam Ward]
* {{C-SPAN|camward}}
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* [https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/alabama-government-officials/profiles/cam-ward/ Political profile at Bama Politics]
* [https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/alabama-government-officials/profiles/cam-ward/ Political profile at Bama Politics]


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Cam Ward
Ward in 2017
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 14th district
In office
November 3, 2010 – December 7, 2020
Preceded byHank Erwin
Succeeded byApril Weaver
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 49th district
In office
November 5, 2002 – November 3, 2010
Preceded byDave Thomas
Succeeded byApril Weaver
Personal details
Born (1971-03-24) March 24, 1971 (age 53)
Milton, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Julie Cain (Divorced 2015)[citation needed]
Lindsey Clements Ward (2016–present)[citation needed]
EducationTroy University (BA)
Samford University (JD)

Cam Ward (born March 24, 1971) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Alabama Senate,[1] representing District 14 from 2010 to 2020.[2] He previously represented District 49 of the Alabama House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010.

Biography

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Ward was born in Milton, Florida, and graduated from Bradford County High School in Starke, Florida.[3] He received an undergraduate degree (international relations and political science) from Troy University and a J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.[4] While at Troy, Ward served two terms as Student Government Association president.[4]

Ward is the executive director of the Industrial Development Board of Alabaster, Alabama.[5] He is chairman of the Autism Task Force of Alabama[6] and helped launch Autism Alabama, "an on-line library providing distance learning for teachers who have children on the autism spectrum."[7]

Career

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Shortly after his daughter Riley was born in 2002, Ward was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives for District 49, where he served two terms. In 2010, he was elected to the Alabama Senate, representing District 14.[8]

In December 2010, Ward supported a piece of legislation granting subpoena power to the Alabama Ethics Commission.[9] The bill passed both chambers of the Alabama Legislature on December 16, 2010, and was signed into law by Governor Bob Riley.

In 2015, Ward was arrested for DUI and admitted pled guilty.[10][11] He apologized [12] and entered a pre-trial diversion program for first-time offenders.[13] Shortly after, he announced an amicable divorce from his wife of 23 years, Julie Cain, on Facebook.[14]

In 2016, Ward was recognized by the Foundation for Government Accountability with the Friend of Government Accountability Award for his efforts in healthcare reform.[15][16]

In 2017, the Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research announced Ward as its chairman for 2017–2018.[17]

In May 2019, he voted to make abortion a crime at any stage in a pregnancy, with no exemptions for cases of rape or incest.[18]

Career timeline

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  • Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles-(2020–present)
  • Alabama State Senate– (2010–2020)
  • Alabama House of Representatives– (2002–2010)
  • Executive Director, Alabaster Industrial Development Board– (2001–present)
  • District Director of Congressman Spencer Bachus– (1998–2001)
  • Assistant Alabama Secretary of State– (1998)
  • Deputy Attorney General, State Auditors Office– (1996–1998)
  • Alabama Republican Party, Political Staff Assistant– (1994–1996)
  • Office of Governor Guy Hunt, Legislative Intern– (1993)

Standing committees

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  • Judiciary– Chairman
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development– Vice-chairman
  • Government Appropriations (former member)
  • Health and Human Services
  • Finance and Taxation General Fund
  • Transportation & Energy
  • Constitution Ethics & Elections
  • Confirmations
  • Shelby County Local Legislation– Chairman
  • Jefferson County Local Legislation (former member)

Oversight committees

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  • Alabama Law Institute– President
  • New National Veterans Cemetery Joint Legislative Committee
  • Legislative Council
  • Joint Interim Committee on Open Meetings Legislation
  • Joint Legislative Prison Committee
  • Joint Reapportionment Committee
  • Joint Oversight of Public Accounts
  • Joint Oversight for Energy Policy– Chairman
  • Nuclear Energy Activities and Hazardous Chemical Toxic Waste Oversight Committee
  • Joint Oversight for State Parks
  • Joint Oversight for Prisons
  • Joint Prison Reform Task Force– Chairman
  • Judicial Building Authority Legislative Oversight Committee
  • Alabama Juvenile Justice Task Force
  • Sentencing Commission
  • Alabama Autism Council– Chairman

National committees

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  • Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research– Chairman
  • U.S./Canada Energy Council–Executive Committee
  • National Conference for State Legislators Energy, Transportation, Agriculture Committee– Chairman
  • Council of State Governments–Committee on Suggested Legislation– Board of Trustees
  • Faith & Justice Fellowship– State Leader
  • Justice Reinvestment Council
  • National Commission on Uniform State Laws
  • Southern States Energy Board
  • Southern Legislative Conference–Executive Committee

Party offices

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  • Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee

Recognition

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  • Autism Speaks– 2017 Legislator of the Year
  • Alabama League of Municipalities– Hometown Hero
  • Business Council of Alabama– 2016 Business Champion
  • Foundation for Government Accountability– 2016 Friend of Government Accountability Award
  • Business Council of Alabama– 2015 Business Champion
  • Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame– 2013 Statesman of the Year

References

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  1. ^ "Senator Cam Ward". The Alabama Legislature.
  2. ^ "Sen. Cam Ward (R) | 14th District (Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, & Shelby Co.) – Shelby County Legislative Delegation Office". shelbylegislators.com. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "The Honorable Cam Ward – Childrens Trust Fund". ctf.alabama.gov. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Troy University Magazine".
  5. ^ "Industrial Development Board | Alabaster, AL". Cityofalabaster.com. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  6. ^ Gray, Jeremy (December 21, 2008). "Daughter's autism gives Alabama lawmaker a cause". AL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  7. ^ "Autism Alabama site launched". September 3, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Meet Cam Ward". Senator Cam Ward, Republican, District 14. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  9. ^ White, David (December 15, 2010). "Legislature passes bill giving Alabama Ethics Commission subpoena power". AL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  10. ^ "Sen. Cam Ward admits guilt in DUI charge". September 9, 2015.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "State Sen. Cam Ward apologizes after DUI arrest". al. July 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "Sen. Cam Ward could see DUI prosecution dropped". al. September 9, 2015.
  14. ^ Shelburne, Beth (October 3, 2015). "Senator Cam Ward and wife divorce". wbrc.com.
  15. ^ "Cam Ward". Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  16. ^ "Cam Ward – BirminghamWatch". birminghamwatch.org. October 31, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  17. ^ "Ward elected chair of national energy research group | The Clanton Advertiser". clantonadvertiser.com. September 18, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  18. ^ Durkin, Erin; Benwell, Max (May 15, 2019). "These 25 white men – all Republicans – just voted to ban abortion in Alabama". The Guardian.
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