Overture Walker
American politician
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Overture Walker is an American politician serving as a member representing the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district (Kershaw and Richland Counties).
Overture Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mia McLeod |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
Career
Walker is an attorney, and has served as a municipal judge and a prosecutor.[1]
Political career
Walker was elected to Richland County Council in 2020,[2] and was elected its chairman in January 2022.[3]
2024 State Senate race
In January 2024, South Carolina House member Ivory Torrey Thigpen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 22.[4][5] Educator Dr. Monica Elkins also announced her intention to run in the Democratic Primary.[6] 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.[7][8]
Walker defeated Thigpen in the primary runoff to become the Democratic nominee.[9]
According to June 11 press reports, Republican Lee Blatt had withdrawn from the Senate race.[10] On June 20, 2024, South Carolina Workers Party candidate Gary Votour withdrew from the Senate race.[11] Walker entered and won the general election with no opposition.[12]
Walker serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology, Transportation, Judiciary, and Rules Committees.[13]