Kim Lee Ward (née Renko) is an American politician who served as President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate.

She was first elected to the state senate in 2008, and represents the 39th Senatorial District which covers the central portions of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Following her time with Schweiker's administration, Ward returned to her political consulting, running 84 Lumber founder Joe Hardy's successful election as Commissioner in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

[7] Ward would form a partnership with Penn Township Commissioner George Dunbar, who was endorsed by the Westmoreland Republican Committee in a concerted effort to win a majority in the County Courthouse for the first time in over 50 years.

[11] In 2008, Ward was called upon to fill the vacancy on the ballot created by State Senator Bob Regola's withdrawal from consideration.

[12] Ward entered the race in August and engaged one of the most expensive campaigns in the district's history against the Democratic nominee, Tony Bompiani.

[17] Ward's first year in the Senate was marked by a long budget process which lasted into October, well past the June 30th deadline.

[31][32] Ward, along with a bipartisan group of State Senators, introduced legislation recommended by the Child Protection Task Force.

[33] Ward was the sponsor of SB 1166, a proposed constitutional amendment which would require the General Assembly to vote to approve extending an emergency declaration beyond 21 days.

[35] Following pressure by President Donald Trump, Ward was part of an effort calling on Congress to reject President-elect Joe Biden's win in Pennsylvania.

[36] In November 2022, Ward was chosen to succeed President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate Jake Corman on an interim basis from December 1 to January 2.