Mark L. Walker


Mark L. Walker is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 53rd district. The 53rd district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, and Prospect Heights.
He previously represented the 66th district in the Illinois House of Representatives for a single term from 2009 to 2011.

Biography

Walker served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and during his service was awarded a Bronze Star. He later became a senior executive as Citigroup, including heading worldwide credit card operations. He then went into consulting at Walker Information; providing business expertise to various firms. He has also been a soccer coach and member of the Arlington Heights Park District Foundation board, and has co-chaired the Northwest Suburban Veterans Advisory Council. He has also worked with homeless organizations, and on community housing redevelopment. Mark Walker has a bachelor of arts and a master's degree in culture change from Brown University.

Political career

In 2008, Walker defeated Republican candidate and Elk Grove Village trustee Christine Prochno to succeed Carolyn Krause. He served a single term during the 96th General Assembly. Walker was defeated in the 2010 general election by Republican David Harris who preceded Krause in the Illinois House. After Harris retired, Walker announced his intention to run for the seat. He defeated Republican nominee Eddie Corrigan and will take office January 9, 2019.
Walker is also the Democratic Committeeman for Wheeling Township.

Electoral history