Mark L. Walker
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Other people|Mark Walker}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Mark Walker
|image = Mark L. Walker 2021 (cropped).jpg
|state_senate = Illinois
|district = 27th
|term_start = May 11, 2024
|term_end =
|predecessor = Ann Gillespie
|successor =
|state_house2 = Illinois
|district2 = 53rd
|term_start2 = January 9, 2019
|term_end2 = May 11, 2024
|predecessor2 = David Harris
|successor2 = Nicolle Grasse
|state_house3 = Illinois
|district3 = 66th
|term_start3 = January 2009
|term_end3 = January 2011
|predecessor3 = Carolyn H. Krause
|successor3 = David Harris
|birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date|60|2008|10|22}}
|birth_place =
|death_date =
|death_place =
|party = Democrat
|spouse = Joan
|education = Brown University (BA, MA)
}}
Mark L. Walker (born 1947/1948) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 27th district. The district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes parts of Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, Inverness, Palatine, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.{{cite web|url=https://ilhousedems.com/redistricting/2011-maps/Legislative_Districts_Public_Act/LD27.pdf|author=|title=PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27|date=2011-05-18|accessdate=2015-11-29}}
He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 66th district from 2009 to 2011 and the 53rd district from 2019 to 2024.
Biography
Walker served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and during his service was awarded a Bronze Star. He later became a senior executive as Citigroup, including heading worldwide credit card operations. He then went into consulting at Walker Information; providing business expertise to various firms. He has also been a soccer coach and member of the Arlington Heights Park District Foundation board, and has co-chaired the Northwest Suburban Veterans Advisory Council. He has also worked with homeless organizations, and on community housing redevelopment. Mark Walker has a Bachelor of Arts and a master's degree in culture change from Brown University.{{cite web|editor-last=Miller|editor-first=David R.|title=Biographies of New House Members|work=First Reading|publisher=Illinois Legislative Research Unit|date=November 15, 2018|volume=22|number=2|access-date=December 12, 2008|page=4|url=https://www.ilga.gov/commission/lru/Nov2008FirstRdg.pdf}}{{cite web|editor-last=Barlow|editor-first=Sarah E.|title=Biographies of New House Members|work=First Reading|publisher=Illinois Legislative Research Unit|date=November 15, 2018|volume=32|number=2|access-date=December 12, 2018|pages=2–8|url=https://www.ilga.gov/commission/lru/Nov2018FirstRdg.pdf}}
Electoral career
In 2008, Walker defeated Republican candidate and Elk Grove Village trustee Christine Prochno to succeed outgoing Representative Carolyn Krause.{{cite news|last=Long|first=Jeff|title=Krause retirement sets off heated race to succeed her|date=October 22, 2008|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|access-date=December 29, 2018|url=https://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2008/10/krause-retireme.html}} He served a single term during the 96th General Assembly. Walker was defeated in the 2010 general election by Republican David Harris who preceded Krause in the Illinois House. After Harris retired, Walker announced his intention to run for his seat. He defeated Republican nominee Eddie Corrigan and took office January 9, 2019.{{cite news|last=Placek|first=Christopher|title=Walker beats Corrigan in race for 53rd state House|date=November 7, 2018|newspaper=Daily Herald|access-date=December 30, 2018|url=https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181106/walker-beats-corrigan-in-race-for-53rd-state-house}}
Walker is also the Democratic Committeeman for Wheeling Township.{{cite news|last=Lester|first=Kerry|title=Walker to run for his former House seat|date=October 9, 2017|newspaper=Daily Herald|access-date=December 30, 2018|url=https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171009/walker-to-run-for-his-former-house-seat}}
In May 2024, Walker was appointed to the Illinois Senate to replace former District 27 senator Ann Gillespie.{{cite news|last=Keeshan|first=Charles|title=State Rep. Walker appointed to vacant Illinois Senate seat|date=May 12, 2024|newspaper=Daily Herald|access-date=May 12, 2024|url=https://www.dailyherald.com/20240512/news/state-rep-walker-appointed-to-vacant-illinois-senate-seat/}}
Illinois House of Representatives
=Committees=
As of 2022, Walker serves on six House committees and one subcommittee:
- Financial Institutions committee (Chairperson)
- International Trade & Commerce committee (Chairperson)
- Economic Opportunity & Equity committee
- Insurance committee
- Revenue & Finance committee
- Small Business, Tech Innovation, and Entrepreneurship committee
- Sales, Amusement, & Other Taxes subcommittee
=Legislation=
While representing Illinois' 53rd House district, legislation introduced by Walker that went on to become law includes HB3865, which requires any company or individual advertising veterans' benefits appeal services to disclose in the advertisement that such services are available at no cost by county veterans service officers, among other provisions.{{cite web |title=Bill Status of HB3865 |url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=3865&GAID=16&SessionID=110&LegID=132950 |website=ilga.gov |publisher=Illinois General Assembly |access-date=7 June 2022}}
Electoral history
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| title = Illinois 66th State House District General Election, 2008{{cite web|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=xj8bneOa8Fk%3d&OfficeType=Mzn1hIdK%2bXutYfUM2d1xMQWHHv805S2j52Zlx9XFpSQ%3d|title=Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION|access-date=November 11, 2019|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Mark Walker
| votes = 21758
| percentage = 52.47
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Christine K. Prochno
| votes = 19710
| percentage = 47.53
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 41468
| percentage = 100.0
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Illinois 66th State House District General Election, 2010{{cite web|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=uBmhfnAP6sE%3d&OfficeType=Mzn1hIdK%2bXutYfUM2d1xMQWHHv805S2j52Zlx9XFpSQ%3d|title=Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION|access-date=November 11, 2019|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = David Harris
| votes = 16147
| percentage = 53.99
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Mark Walker (incumbent)
| votes = 13763
| percentage = 46.01
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 29910
| percentage = 100.00
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Illinois 53rd State House District General Election, 2018{{cite web |title=Election Results, 2020 General Election |url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=jo3JO5O4Q2c%3d&OfficeType=TPsWaFcg2f%2bZHFrYI%2b6FR2Cfb7mGVsUhY5%2f8M4vtZyk%3d&T=637902141438271932 |website=Illinois State Board of Elections |publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections |access-date=7 June 2022}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Mark L. Walker
| votes = 23792
| percentage = 52.44
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Illinois Republican Party
| candidate = Eddie Corrigan
| votes = 21580
| percentage = 47.56
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 45372
| percentage = 100.00
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Illinois 53rd State House District General Election, 2020{{cite web |title=Election Results, 2020 General Election |url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=jo3JO5O4Q2c%3d&OfficeType=TPsWaFcg2f%2bZHFrYI%2b6FR2Cfb7mGVsUhY5%2f8M4vtZyk%3d&T=637902141438271932 |website=elections.il.gov |publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections |access-date=7 June 2022}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party of Illinois
| candidate = Mark L. Walker
| votes = 40255
| percentage = 100.00
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 40255
| percentage = 100.00
}}
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References
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External links
- [https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1541 Representative Mark L. Walker (D) 66th District] official Illinois General Assembly site
- [https://www.ilga.gov/house/RepBills.asp?MemberID=1541 Bills] [https://www.ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=1541 Committees]
- [https://markwalker4illinois.com/ Mark Walker for Illinois State Representative] official campaign website
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101207080914/http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/walkerm/ Rep. Mark Walker] at Illinois House Democrats
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