Overture Walker is an American politician serving as a member representing the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district (Kershaw and Richland Counties).
Career Walker is an attorney, and has served as a municipal judge and a prosecutor.
Political career
Walker was elected to Richland County Council in 2020, and was elected its chairman in January 2022.
2024 State Senate race In January 2024, South Carolina House member Ivory Torrey Thigpen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 22.Reynolds, Nick (January 22, 2024). "SC Statehouse's only Democrat-turned-independent senator draws another challenger". The Post and Courier. Retrieved February 16, 2024.Davis, Kimberlei (January 22, 2024). "Representative Thigpen launches bid for SC Senate District 22 seat". WACH-TV. Retrieved February 16, 2024. Educator Dr. Monica Elkins also announced her intention to run in the Democratic Primary.Mcconchie, Brian (November 15, 2023). "Longtime educator to run for State Senate seat". WACH-TV. Retrieved February 16, 2024. On April 1, 2024, Independent incumbent Senator Mia McLeod announced that she would not seek re-election, and on April 2, Walker joined Thigpen and Elkins as candidates for the Democratic primary nomination.
Walker defeated Thigpen in the primary runoff to become the Democratic nominee.
According to June 11 press reports, Republican Lee Blatt had withdrawn from the Senate race. On June 20, 2024, South Carolina Workers Party candidate Gary Votour withdrew from the Senate race. Walker entered and won the general election with no opposition.
Walker serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology, Transportation, Judiciary, and Rules Committees.
References
External links
Overture Walker State Senate Campaign Website Senator Overture Walker Interview with Overture Walker, Candidate for Richland County Council 2020 Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefing with Richland County Council Chair Overture Walker and Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann - June 2023