Latrice Walker

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Latrice Monique Walker

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth August 13, 1979 (Age: 46)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Latrice Walker holds a Bachelor's degree and a J.D., establishing a solid educational foundation. She began her career in high-stakes environments, later transitioning to public service as chief counsel to a congresswoman. Walker's professional trajectory reflects a commitment to public policy and legislative advocacy. Her leadership roles and community involvement underscore a dedication to social justice and public service.

Political Ideas

Latrice Walker's political identity is marked by her fierce advocacy for marginalized communities, blending progressive ideals with a deeply localized approach. Her legislative efforts on criminal justice reform, particularly her opposition to the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk policy and her pivotal role in the 2019 bail reform law, showcase a commitment to systemic change. However, her unexpected alignment with industrial interests on environmental regulations suggests a strategic balancing act to protect regional economic stability. Walker's rhetorical style is both passionate and calculated, as evidenced by her 19-day hunger strike to safeguard progressive reforms, revealing a readiness to employ dramatic tactics for policy endurance.

Campaigns
2024: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

55th District New York State Assembly

28,825 votes (91.69%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Election Law
Chair
Codes
Member
Housing
Member
Judiciary
Member
Ways and Means
Member
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus
Member
Legislative Women's Caucus
Member
Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
Member
Task Force on Women's Issues
Member
Black Task Force
Member
Task Force on Food, Farm & Nutrition Policy
Member
Task Force on New Americans
Member
2022: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

55 District, General election

16,766 votes (90.21%)

Win
2020: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

55 District, General election

37,501 votes (91.37%)

Win
2018: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

55 District, General election

27,910 votes (94.70%)

Win
2016: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

55 District, General election

35,352 votes (92.50%)

Win

55 District, Primary Democrat Election

5,687 votes (75.27%)

Win
2014: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

55 District, General election

10,640 votes (83.95%)

Win

55 District, Primary Democrat Election

1,930 votes (39.90%)

Win