Robert Walter Ward[1] (November 26, 1929 – April 3, 1997)[1][2] was an American electrician, businessman, and government executive, and Republican politician from the U.S. state of Alaska.

He was the third Secretary of State of Alaska from 1969 to 1970, and was the last person to serve under that title, as the title was changed to lieutenant governor by a constitutional amendment passed by voters on August 25, 1970, making him the first lieutenant governor of Alaska.

[1][2] Newly elected Governor Walter Hickel appointed Ward as Alaska commissioner of administration in late 1966.

[1] Ward, running along with Miller for a full term, were defeated by the slate of Bill Egan and Red Boucher in the 1970 election.

[1][2] Ward was appointed commissioner of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities by Governor Jay Hammond on October 24, 1978.