Latrice Monique Walker is the Assembly member for the 55th District of the
New York State Assembly. She is a
Democrat
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Politics
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. The district includes portions of
Brownsville in
Brooklyn
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.
Life and career
Walker was born and raised in
Brownsville, Brooklyn
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in
Prospect Plaza Houses, a
NYCHA
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development. She attended
New York City Public Schools, including
Brooklyn Technical High School
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, prior to receiving her bachelor's degree at
SUNY Purchase College, and her
J.D. from
Pace University
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.
Prior to her election to the Assembly, Walker served as chief counsel to
United States Congresswoman
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Yvette Clarke
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, who represents much of the same area in Congress. Currently, she resides in
Ocean Hill-Brownsville with her daughter, Nile.
Walker is an active member of
Zeta Phi Beta
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sorority.
New York Assembly
In 2014, Assemblyman
William 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. In a seven-way primary, Walker secured the nomination with just under 40% of the vote. She would easily win the general election.
Walker was sworn into office on January 1, 2015.
References
External links
New York State Assemblywoman Latrice Walker''official site''
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Living people
Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
People from Brownsville, Brooklyn
Politicians from Brooklyn
21st-century American politicians
21st-century American women politicians
State University of New York at Purchase alumni
Pace University School of Law alumni
Women state legislators in New York (state)
1979 births