Mark Walker (North Carolina politician)
| Mark Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 6th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Coble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1969 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Walker |
| Religion | Baptist[1] |
Bradley Mark Walker (born May 20, 1969) is a pastor from the state of North Carolina and a Republican Party member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina's 6th congressional district. Before winning the 2014 general election, Walker had not held elected office previously.
Biography
Walker was born in 1969[2] in Dothan, Alabama and grew up in panhandle of Florida. The son of a Independent Baptist minister, Walker eventually attended Trinity Baptist College for a time before moving with his family to Houston, Texas.
From there, Walker moved to Piedmont Triad over 20 years ago. He married Kelly Sears, a trauma nurse, and worked for Flow Automotive. Several years later, Walker returned to college to pursue the ministry. He attended Piedmont Baptist College, now Piedmont International University, and graduated with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. Walker was ordained in the Southern Baptist denomination. He first worked at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Walker has spent most of ministry career as a worship pastor. He has also served as an executive pastor and lead pastor.
In 2008, Walker started with Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro as its Pastor of Arts and Worship.[3]
The Walkers have three children and live in Guilford County.
Congressional campaign
Following the primary election, Walker and Phil Berger, Jr. advanced to a runoff election. Despite finishing second in the May primary, Walker unexpectedly won the runoff election by a significant margin.[4]
Immigration and border security
Asked at an event in Rockingham County, if military force was appropriate along the US-Mexican border, Walker stated that the national guard may be necessary to secure the border.[5] At this same event he suggested "we got to go laser or blitz somebody with a couple of fighter jets for a little while to make our point" to which the moderator asked if he had any qualms about starting a war with Mexico. Walker responded with "Well, we did it before, if we need to do it again, I don't have a qualm about it."[6]
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/rollcall/status/489214937722417152
- ↑ http://www.nationaljournal.com/article/533128
- ↑ Biography and Resume at the City of Greensboro, North Carolina website
- ↑ "Baptist minister Mark Walker wins Republican runoff in North Carolina’s 6th District" Washington Post, July 15, 2014
- ↑ "War With Mexico Of Course Not". News-Record. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/09/18/4162234/republican-mark-walker-no-qualms.html
External links
- Official House website
- Mark Walker for Congress
- NC Lawmakers Make GQ's List of 20 Craziest Politicians
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Howard Coble |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 6th congressional district January 3, 2015 – present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by David Trott R-Michigan | United States Representatives by seniority 426th |
Succeeded by Mimi Walters R-California |
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