Walter Runte Jr. | |
Term Start: | December 7, 2022 |
Predecessor: | Patty Hymanson |
State House: | Maine |
District: | 146th |
Education: | Bachelor's degree in Math and Chemistry, master's degree in nuclear engineering |
Birth Date: | Columbus, Georgia |
Party: | Democratic |
Spouse: | Michelle[1] |
Children: | 4 |
Walter "Gerry" Runte Jr. is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since December 7, 2022. He represents Maine's 146th House district.
He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Maine House of Representatives election against Republican opponent Bradley Moulton. He assumed office on December 7, 2022.
Runte served in the United States Army. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Math and Chemistry master's degree in nuclear engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1976.[2] [3]