Walter Blackman

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In March 2021, Blackman announced his candidacy for Arizona's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 elections. [17]

In a September 2021 speech, Blackman said, "The Proud Boys came to one of my events and that was one of the proudest moments of my life." When asked to comment on his remarks, Blackman condemned the Proud Boys, a far-right group that engages in political violence, saying, "At the time of the rally, [I] wasn't familiar with the totality and breadth of the Proud Boys conduct, which I unequivocally condemn." [18]

In a seven-way Republican primary race, Blackman finished second to winner Eli Crane. [19]

2024 State House campaign

In January 2023, Blackman announced his campaign for a third non-consecutive term in the State House. [20] After redistricting, his new district contains more of Pinal County.

Personal life

Blackman and his wife have five children. [8] His wife works at the Northern Arizona Council of Government. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Q&A: State House District 6 Candidate Walt Blackman". Verde Independent . October 19, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Johnson, Michael (December 22, 2017). "Snowflake vet enters race for LD6 seat". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  3. 1 2 Zorn, Dave (August 28, 2018). "Thorpe, Blackman Move on in State Legislative District 6 Race". KAFF News. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  4. ↑ Jon Hecht (November 20, 2018). "Representative-elect Blackman seeks accountability at legislature". JournalAZ.com. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 Campbell, Katie (December 24, 2018). "Walt Blackman: A graduate of 'Real World U'". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Who is Walt Blackman?". Walt Blackman – Candidate for Arizona. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "House Member Walter Blackman". Azleg.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  8. 1 2 3 "State Financial Disclosure Statement," March 16, 2020.
  9. 1 2 "Black Arizona Legislator Calling Black Lives Matter 'Terrorist' Group". Arizona Daily Independent. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  10. 1 2 3 Rosenblatt, Dillon (June 4, 2020). "Black lawmaker calls BLM a terrorist organization". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  11. ↑ Christie, Bob (February 27, 2020). "House OKs Bill Letting Non-Violent Inmates Earn Time Off". U.S. News & World Report .
  12. 1 2 3 Polletta, Maria; Sanchez, Yvonne Wingett (June 5, 2020). "Black GOP legislator Walter Blackman draws criticism after calling Black Lives Matter 'terrorist' group". Arizona Republic . Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  13. 1 2 Stern, Ray (June 4, 2020). "Arizona Rep. Walt Blackman: George Floyd Is 'Not a Hero,' BLM Is a 'Terrorist Organization'". Phoenix New Times .
  14. ↑ Waltz, Adam (January 7, 2021). "Seven Arizonan Republican legislators face calls to ban them from the House and Senate". ABC 15 Arizona . Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  15. ↑ Johnson, Jeroslyn (February 9, 2022). "Black Republican in Arizona Says His Daughter is the Target of Racist Attacks". Black Enterprise. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  16. ↑ Slalka, Liz (February 8, 2022). "Arizona Republican Says His Daughter Got Text Calling Him 'N-Word' RINO". Yahoo! News . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  17. ↑ Skabelund, Adrian (March 24, 2021). "Rep. Walt Blackman announces he's seeking seat in House". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  18. ↑ Kaczynski, Andrew; Steck, Em (October 13, 2021). "NRCC-supported candidate praised Proud Boys at September rally for Capitol rioters". CNN .
  19. ↑ "Arizona Second Congressional District Primary Election Results". The New York Times. August 2, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  20. ↑ Oravits, Jeff (January 26, 2023). "Joe Galli talking term limits + Walt Blackman announces LD7 run, talks state of politics in AZ". The Jeff Oravits Show. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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Walt Blackman
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Member of the ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 14, 2019 –January 9, 2023
Servingwith Brenda Barton