Meet the Supervisor

Your Supervisor of Elections

Nina Ward

I started as a volunteer with the Bay County Supervisor of Elections in 2010 and took a full-time position in February of 2011 as the Election Worker Coordinator. I took over as Chief of Operations shortly before Hurricane Michael in 2018. I then served as the Deputy Supervisor of Elections from 2021-2024. I was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 3, 2024, to assume office on June 8, 2024 and was subsequently elected without opposition that same year.

I am a lifelong resident of Bay County and love this community. My husband Curt and I have been married for more than 20 years and have twin daughters currently attending high school in Bay County. My family and I are active members of Northstar church where I have served on the worship arts team since 2011.

I have a passion for defending democracy and will continue to provide Secure, Accurate, and Fair elections for you, the voters of Bay County. During my tenure I have administered over 40 elections including local, state, and federal. I understand what it takes to earn the confidence of Bay County voters and my mission is to continue to provide the voters of Bay County with a secure process they can be proud of and have full confidence that their vote is counted accurately.

Professional Achievements

In 2016, she was awarded the Master Certified Election Professional designation from the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections. In 2021, she received the highest designation from the National Election Center in partnership with Auburn University as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA).

Our Mission

Accuracy in elections and voter services is our commitment to excellence.

The Bay County Supervisor of Elections office is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in the planning, preparation, and execution of all electoral processes. We ensure that elections are fair, transparent, and conducted in accordance with legal requirements, fostering trust and confidence within our communities.