Latrice Walker | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the55th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | William Boyland Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1979-08-13)August 13, 1979 (age 46) New York City,New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BA) Pace University (JD) |
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| Website | State Assembly website |
Latrice Monique Walker is an American politician. ADemocrat, she represents District 55 in theNew York State Assembly. The district includes portions ofBrownsville inBrooklyn.
Walker was born and raised inBrownsville, Brooklyn inProspect Plaza Houses, aNYCHA development.[1] She attendedNew York City Public Schools, includingBrooklyn Technical High School, prior to receiving her bachelor's degree atSUNY Purchase College, and herJ.D. fromPace University.
Prior to her election to the assembly, Walker served as chief counsel toUnited States CongresswomanYvette Clarke, who represents much of the same area in Congress. Currently, she resides inOcean Hill-Brownsville with her daughter, Nile.
Walker is an active member ofZeta Phi Beta sorority.
In 2014, AssemblymanWilliam F. Boyland Jr. was found guilty of corruption and was therefore forced to resign. As a result, the seat became open and Walker as well as six others entered the race.[2] In a seven-way primary, Walker secured the nomination with just under 40% of the vote. She would easily win the general election.[3]
Walker was sworn into office on January 1, 2015.[4]
