Matthew Walker | |
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![]() Walker in 2024 | |
Member of the VermontHouseofRepresentatives from the Franklin-4 district | |
Assumed office February 2, 2022 Servingwith Thomas Oliver | |
Preceded by | Brian Savage |
Personal details | |
Born | Rutland,Vermont |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Swanton,Vermont |
Alma mater | University of Vermont |
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