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Walker, William "Bill"

House 1971-72 (District 58A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Cass, Itasca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth:
Birth Place: Waukegan, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Bill
City of Residence (when first elected): Pine River
Occupation (when first elected): Teacher/Case Worker/Farmer

EDUCATION

St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; B.A.;
Luther Theological Seminary; B.D.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Two children: William (son); Elizabeth (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 58A
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Pine River
Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Counties Represented: Cass, Itasca
Occupation: Teacher/Case Worker/Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Claims
  • Crime Prevention
  • Environmental Preservation
  • Insurance
Session Notes: His margin of victory over M.K. "Dutch" Cragun was only 11 votes so a recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by less than 10 votes.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.