| Full Name: | Howard Walker |
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| Office: | State Senate (MI) - District 37, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Diane; 1 Adopted Child: Shen; 2 Stepchildren |
| Birth Date: | 12/12/1954 |
| Home City: | Traverse City, MI |
Summary
Senator Howard Walker
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 59 - Expands Areas Where Concealed Weapons are Authorized
Legislation (Yea)
Dec. 13, 2012 - Authorizes individuals with additional firearms training to carry concealed weapons on the following premises (Sec. 5): Schools and college campuses; Child care centers, ...
SB 505 - Authorizing Judges to Carry Concealed Weapons in Courtrooms
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Dec. 11, 2008 - - Authorizes the Concealed Weapon Licensing Board to require retired judges to obtain and carry a letter from the Judicial Tenure Commission stating that he ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Lower Taxes and a Better Business Environment
As a business owner, I know that improving Michigan's business climate is job one if this state is going to recover. As a former State ...
Issue Position: Small Government
While Michigan's citizens tighten their belts, Michigan's government continues to grow. I have always been an advocate for small government. As your next State Senator ...
Issue Position: Conservative Values
More Public Statements
I am: * Pro-life * Pro-Second amendment * A strong believer in State's Rights and limiting the role of State and Federal Government * My ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights | A+ |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($28,800.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Howard Walker refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
SenHWalker@senate.michigan.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.misenategop.com/senators/Walker.asp?District=37
Capitol
910 Farnum Building
Post Office Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Phone: 517-373-2413
Fax: 517-373-5144
