Kevin Walling
American political commentator
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Kevin P. Walling (born August 2, 1985, or 1986) is an American political commentator, Democratic Party strategist,[2][3][4] campaign consultant, and former nonprofit executive. He is the lead political contributor and political analyst for WTTG and is a co-host of The Morning Meeting on the interactive media platform 2WAY. He previously worked as director of Equality Maryland from 2008 to 2010, and served as a campaign surrogate for Joe Biden's 2020 and 2024 campaigns.
August 2, 1985 or 1986 (age 40–41)[1]
- Political commentator
- campaign consultant
Kevin Walling | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin P. Walling August 2, 1985 or 1986 (age 40–41)[1] New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Catholic University |
| Occupations |
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Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alex Stroman (m. 2024) |
Early life and education
Walling was born on August 2,[5] in New Jersey.[6] He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Catholic University of America.[6]
Career
Walling worked as director of Equality Maryland from 2008 to 2010.[7] He went on to work as the national field director for No Labels.[6] He later criticized the organization as a "shadow operation on behalf of Republicans."[8]
2014 Maryland House of Delegates election
In July 2013, Walling declared his candidacy for the 16th district of the Maryland House of Delegates, attempting to succeed Susan Lee.[7][6] Endorsed by former Governor Parris Glendening, he faced several candidates for the Democratic nomination.[9] In February 2014, Walling withdrew from the race citing a lack of campaign funds.[10]
In July 2014, Walling was elected as chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee; he was the youngest and first openly gay chairman in the county's history.[10]
Walling worked for the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaign as a media surrogate during the 2020 and 2024 elections.[8][11]
Media career
Walling is a left wing political commentator who has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MS NOW, and Bloomberg News.[12][13] He is the lead political contributor and political analyst for WTTG in Washington, D.C.[12] He's also an opinion contributor for The Hill.[14][15]
In May 2026, Walling was named as a permanent co-host of The Morning Meeting, a daily podcast airing on the interactive media platform 2WAY.[12] He is co-host alongside Mark Halperin and Larry O'Connor.[16]
Personal life
Walling is openly gay. In February 2024, he married former RNC spokesman Alex Stroman at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina.[17][18] The couple split their time between Charleston and Washington, D.C.[19]
Walling was an attendee of the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, commentating from inside the hotel ballroom during the events.[20]