Ward Black

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ward Black


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary, Judicial General and Senate District 7 Specials


Race

State Rep., Dist. 120


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, MS in Agricultural Economics, 2011

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, BSA in Agricultural Economics, 2009-

WORK & MILITARY

Solid Ground Services & Supply, Owner/CEO, 2023-

GWAR, Sales, 2021-2023

Performance Foodservice Miltons, Procurement, 2019-2021

Sherwood Harvest, Procurement, 2015-2019

Lang Industries, Business Development, 2013-2015

AFFILIATIONS

Maysville Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher

Georgia Green Industry Association, Board Chair, 2025-2026

Jackson County Young Farmers Association, Chapter President, 2023-2025

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Georgia State House of Representatives - District 120

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Andrew Clyde

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Congressman Andrew Clyde

Sheriff James Hale

Sheriff Jud Smith

Sheriff Kevin McCook

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)

Andrew Clyde (2025)

Houston Gaines (2025)

Chris Erwin (2022)

Georgia House Republican Trust (2022)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (26)

Danny Mathis (2022)

Ellis Black (2022)

Frank Ginn (2022)

Jeff Mullis (2022)

Joe Campbell (GA) (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate signed the U.S. Term Limits Pledge.

Candidate was interviewed by Business Radio.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe that the only exceptions that should exist are a documented, life-threatening medical emergency to the mother, or a fetus diagnosed as incompatible with life outside the womb. Even then, these decisions belong to God, family, and physician — not government mandate or personal convenience.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

"Separation of church and state" is one of the most misquoted principles in our political system. In Georgia's constitution, the clause addresses finances — not the free exercise of faith. I believe that the First Amendment was designed to protect churches from government, not the other way around. In order to have a free society, we must have a leaders that are guided by faith and uphold religious protections in the law.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. It is our only strategic partner in the Middle East that is a steady ally.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C. We need to provide alternatives for younger generations so that they don't rely on Medicare.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe that the free market should determine what minimum wage should be.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

I believe eliminating waste should be a priority of every State Budget and session of the Georgia General Assembly. My immediate goals as a State House member are to eliminate administrative overhead at the state department of education and to end state tax credits and subsidies for Hollywood studios. In addition, I would like our State budget writers to institute zero-based budgeting throughout our budget. We should not just fund something one year just because it was funded the previous year.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

I believe the first obligation of our criminal justice system is the protection of innocent citizens. Violent offenders, repeat criminals, and those who prey on the most vulnerable members of our society must be held fully accountable under the law. Secondly, in order to have a system that works, we must fully support and empower law enforcement at every level — from local police to federal agents.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

The 2nd amendment must be upheld.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God. I believe salvation comes through faith alone in Christ alone. I believe that every person bears God's image, deserves dignity from conception to natural death. I believe that our rights come from Him, not from government. I believe in the covenant of marriage and the God-given primacy of family.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear

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