Chris Ward (California politician)

Chris Ward
Speaker pro tempore of the California State Assembly
In office
December 5, 2022 – July 3, 2023
Preceded byKevin Mullin
Succeeded byCecilia Aguiar-Curry
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 78th district
Assumed office
December 7, 2020
Preceded byTodd Gloria
Member of the San Diego City Council
from the 3rd district
In office
December 12, 2016 – December 7, 2020
Preceded byTodd Gloria
Succeeded byStephen Whitburn
Personal details
Born (1976-08-03) August 3, 1976 (age 48)
West Germany
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseThom Harpole
Children2
EducationJohns Hopkins University (BA)
Harvard University (MPP, MUP)

Christopher Ward (born August 3, 1976) is an American politician serving as a member of the California Assembly for the 78th district. Prior to his election to the assembly, Ward served as a member of the San Diego City Council, representing the Third Council District. He is a Democrat.[1]

  1. ^ Trageser, Claire (7 June 2016). "Democrat Chris Ward Wins Race To Replace Councilman Todd Gloria". KPBS Public Media.