David M. Walker (U.S. Comptroller General)

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On April 9, 2017, Walker announced that he would be establishing an exploratory committee to run for the Republican nomination for governor of Connecticut. [21] Walker pledged to support term limits for the office of governor and said that gubernatorial candidates should run as a ticket, so then voters know who would be their leaders. He withdrew his candidacy on May 14, 2018 following second round ballot results at the Republican state convention. [22] A month later, on June 14, 2018, he endorsed businessman Bob Stefanowski. [23]

Personal life

Walker and his wife Mary live in Alexandria, Virginia, and have two children and three grandchildren.

Awards

Walker received the Gold Medal Award of Distinction from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' on October 19, 2008. [24] In 2010 he was inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame at Ohio State University. [25]

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David M. Walker
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7th Comptroller General of the United States
In office
November 9, 1998 March 12, 2008