Walt Blackman | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 Serving with David Marshall | |
| Preceded by | David Cook |
| 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 serves as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district.[2][3] He previously served in the legislature from 2019 to 2023 for District 6, and 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.