Jill Ann Ward is a Republican representative for Kansas House District 105, which covers parts of Wichita. A lifelong resident of the district, she was born and raised on Hazelwood Lane, attends St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and works as an account executive for a major distributor of facility supplies. Ward entered politics after advocating for and helping pass Levi’s Law, which increases penalties for hit-and-run accidents where death is reasonably foreseeable; the law honors her 20-year-old son, killed in such a crash on Easter weekend 2022. She supports conservative priorities including Second Amendment rights, economic growth, smaller government, property tax relief, and banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Ward's formal education are not publicly detailed in available records. Prior to election, she had no prior elected office experience, describing herself as not a career politician, but gained legislative familiarity through her successful push for Levi’s Law. She was elected in 2024 to replace longtime Rep. Brenda Landwehr, becoming the first new representative for District 105 since 2016, and serves on committees with voting records active in the 2025 session. Ward holds positions such as vice-leadership on certain committees.