Edward Walker (politician)

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Ed Walker
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 3, 2011 January 5, 2015
Personal details
Born (1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 53)
Butte, Montana
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathleen
Residence(s)Billings, Montana
Alma mater University of Denver

Ed Walker (born 1970) is a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected for Senate District 29, representing Billings, Montana, in 2010. [1] Walker received a Bachelor's in Economics from Montana State University and a Master's in Public Policy from the University of Denver.

In October 2023, Walker announced that he would run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Montana's 2nd congressional district. [2] He withdrew from the race in April 2024, but remained on the ballot in the Republican primary election. [3]

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References

  1. Montana Legislature. "EDWARD WALKER (R)". Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  2. "Former state senator announces run for House". NBC Montana . October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  3. Ambarian, Jonathon (April 11, 2024). "Endorsements come in for Montana eastern district primary, some big players still on the sideline". KTVH-DT . Retrieved April 11, 2024.