Walt Blackman | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023 Serving with Brenda Barton | |
| Preceded by | Brenda Barton |
| Succeeded by | Myron Tsosie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 or 1966 (age 58–59) Portugal |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristi Blackman |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Grand Canyon University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Awards | Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal |
Walter Blackman (born 1965/1966)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 6th district.[2][3] He was the first black Republican elected to the Arizona State Legislature. Blackman served 21 years in the United States Army, earning a Bronze Star for combat action as a tank commander in Iraq.
- ^ "Q&A: State House District 6 Candidate Walt Blackman". Verde Independent. October 19, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Michael (December 22, 2017). "Snowflake vet enters race for LD6 seat". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ Zorn, Dave (August 28, 2018). "Thorpe, Blackman Move on in State Legislative District 6 Race". KAFF News. Retrieved January 13, 2019.