Ken Walker (Oklahoma politician) explained

Ken Walker
State House:Oklahoma
District:70rd
Term Start:November 16, 2012
Term End:November 16, 2016
Predecessor:Ron Peters
Successor:Carol Bush
Party:Republican

Ken Walker is an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing the 70th district between 2012 and 2016.

Early life and career

Walker served in the United States Army from July 1989 to July 1993 and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He received an associates degree from the Baltimore International Culinary College and attended Oral Roberts University. He publishes a Christian business directory.[1]

Political career

Walker ran to succeed Ron Peters in the Oklahoma House of Representatives 70th district in 2012. He defeated Shane Saunders in the Republican runoff election and faced no opponent in the general election. Walker was backed by the Oklahoma Tea Party movement.[2] During his tenure he authored an Oklahoma Merry Christmas bill and endorsed Ted Cruz in the 2016 presidential election.[3] [4] He lost his 2016 re-election campaign to Carol Bush.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Krehbiel . Randy . Ken Walker, Nathan Dahm defeated better-financed, chamber-backed opponents to win . 11 October 2023 . . August 29, 2012.
  2. News: McNutt . Michael . Oklahoma Elections: Conservative legislative challenges to continue . 11 October 2023 . . June 27, 2012.
  3. News: Oklahoma lawmakers advance 'Merry Christmas Bill' allowing traditional greetings . 11 October 2023 . . February 11, 2014.
  4. News: Cruz Campaign Press Release - Cruz for President Announces New Oklahoma Endorsements . 11 October 2023 . Cruz for President 2016 . . February 29, 2016.
  5. News: Brown . Trevor . Primary Election Whittles Down 'Teacher Caucus' . 11 October 2023 . . June 28, 2016.
  6. News: Oklahoma's Congressmen Win; 3 GOP State Legislators Ousted . 11 October 2023 . . . June 29, 2016.