Walter E. Powell
American politician (1931-2020)
Walter Eugene Powell (April 25, 1931 – January 17, 2020) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1971 to 1975.
Walter E. Powell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Jackson Edward Betts |
Succeeded by | Tom Kindness |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 24th district | |
In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Buz Lukens |
Succeeded by | District Eliminated |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Buz Lukens |
Personal details | |
Born | Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. | April 25, 1931
Died | January 17, 2020 | (aged 88)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Miami University Heidelberg University (Ohio) |
Powell began his career as the city clerk of Fairfield, Ohio in 1956. He became a member of Fairfield City Council in 1958. In 1960, Powell successfully ran for the Ohio House of Representatives. He was reelected in 1962, and 1964.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Walter E. Powell (id: P000485)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.