Gene Ward
Gene Ward | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| In office November 9, 2018 – November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Andria Tupola |
| Succeeded by | Val Okimoto |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 18th district 17th (2006–2022) | |
| In office November 7, 2006 – March 31, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | William Stonebreaker |
| Succeeded by | Joe Gedeon |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 16th district 22nd (1990–1992) | |
| In office November 1990 – November 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Hirayama |
| Succeeded by | Bertha Leong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1943 Conneaut, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 2025 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Website | Official website |
Gene Rinna Ward (March 9, 1943 – April 4, 2025) was an American politician and Republican member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, serving in that body from 1990 to 1998 and 2006 to 2025. He previously served as the Minority Leader from 2018 to 2020. He was a Vietnam veteran and former Peace Corps Country Director in East Timor. He also served with the United Nations in Malawi, Africa and was a presidential appointee in the USAID in the George W. Bush administration.
On March 21, 2025, after nearly 27 years of public service, Ward announced his retirement on March 31 due to health issues.