Howard Walker (politician)
| The Honorable Howard Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Allen |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Schmidt |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Allen |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Schmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1954 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dianne |
| Residence | Traverse City, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Michigan Technological University |
| Religion | Congregational |
Howard Walker is a Republican politician from Michigan who served a term in the Michigan Senate after serving three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]
Prior to his election to the Legislature, Walker had a career in the oil and gas industry and later started and owned a land surveying business.[2]
In August 2013, Walker announced his intention not to seek a second term in the Senate. The next month, after voting in favor of expanding Medicaid in Michigan under the Affordable Care Act, Walker was caught on tape at a Republican luncheon telling a local conservative radio host "screw you" after the host, Brian Sommerfield, called Walker a "weak Republican."[3]