Angela Walker
| Angela Nicole Walker | |
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 Angela Walker (L) with 2016 presidential running mate Mimi Soltysik | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 19, 1974 (age 42) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist Party USA |
| Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of North Florida |
| Occupation | Labor organizer |
Angela Nicole Walker (born January 19, 1974) is an American labor organizer from Wisconsin. Walker is the vice-presidential nominee of the Socialist Party USA for the 2016 presidential election alongside former SPUSA male co-chair Mimi Soltysik of California.[1]
Walker previously ran in 2014 as an independent socialist for sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.[2] She received approximately 21% of the vote against incumbent Democrat David A. Clarke, Jr. During her campaign for sheriff, Walker called for an end to mass incarceration, evictions and anti-immigrant policing.[3]
References
- ↑ Shannon, Brooke. "“Town Hall” Interview with Socialist Party USA’s Vice Presidential Candidate Angela Nicole Walker". The Socialist. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ↑ Pollock, Tracey (June 18, 2014). "Angela Walker, “Free Range Socialist,” Runs for Sheriff in Milwaukee". Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ↑ "Angela Walker, “Free Range Socialist,” Runs for Sheriff in Milwaukee". New Politics. June 18, 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alejandro Mendoza |
Socialist Party Vice Presidential candidate 2016 |
Succeeded by TBD |
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