Doug Walker (Kansas politician)

Doug Walker (born January 11, 1952) is an American former politician who served for two terms as a Democrat in the Kansas State Senate, from 1989 to 1996.

Doug Walker
Member of the Kansas State Senate from the 12th District
In office
1989–1996
Preceded byRobert Talkington
Succeeded byRobert Tyson
Personal details
Born (1952-01-11) January 11, 1952[1]
Independence, Kansas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDiana Walker
Children3[2]
ResidenceOsawatomie, Kansas

Walker was born in Independence, Kansas. He worked as a high school teacher in the Osawatomie school system and served on the city council in Osawatomie from 1982 to 1986. He successfully won election to the Kansas Senate in 1988. During his time in the Senate, he served as Democratic Whip, and was the ranking minority member on the Education Committee and Public Health and Welfare Committee. He was succeeded in the Senate by Robert Tyson. After leaving the Senate, he continued working as a teacher through the 2000s, and also renovated the William Mills House, a property listed on the U.S. Register of Historic Places.[3]

In 2016, Walker attempted a return to politics, announcing a run for the Kansas House of Representatives against Republican Kevin Jones.[2] Walker was defeated, taking 41% of the vote to Jones' 59%.[4]

References
  1. "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Walker, Doug". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  2. McCauley, Brian (June 1, 2016). "Doug Walker files to run against Rep. Kevin Jones in 5th District". republic-online.com. Miami County Republic. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  3. "Doug Walker". Osawatomie Alumni Association. 2005. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  4. "2016 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
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