David Walters

David Lee Walters

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 20, 1951 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

Social Media

Ask our AI
  • Ask me questions about David Walters.

Our AI can make mistakes, check important info
Overview
Community
Data
Personal Background

David Walters, born in 1951, holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and a master's in business administration from Harvard. Early in his career, he managed projects for Governor David Boren and held executive roles at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Walters transitioned into commercial real estate, eventually becoming president of American Fidelity Property Company. He served as the 24th governor of Oklahoma, significantly increasing education funding and securing a substantial bond issue for higher education. Despite facing election integrity issues, he currently leads Walters Power International as CEO.

Political Ideas

David Walters's political career is marked by an intriguing blend of educational advocacy and business acumen. His tenure as governor saw significant education funding increases and bond issues for higher education, yet his business background and subsequent leadership in commercial real estate and power companies suggest a unique alignment of public service and private sector interests. Walters's legislative record also shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2002: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Oklahoma, 2002

369,789 votes

Loss

Winner: Jim Inhofe

1990: Oklahoma State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1990 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

523,196 votes (57.40%)

Win

Democratic runoff primary results

243,252 votes (50.70%)

Win

Oklahoma Governor 1990, Democrat Primary

171,730 votes (31.60%)

Loss

Winner: Wes Watkins

1986: Oklahoma State Governor

Election History

1986 gubernatorial election, Oklahoma

405,295 votes (44.50%)

Loss

Winner: Henry Bellmon

Democratic runoff primary results

235,373 votes (50.40%)

Win

Oklahoma Governor 1986, Democrat Primary

238,165 votes (46.00%)

Win