Walter E. Powell

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 byJackson Edward Betts
Succeeded byTom Kindness
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 24th district
In office
January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1973
Preceded byBuz Lukens
Succeeded byDistrict Eliminated
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byBuz Lukens
Personal details
Born(1931-04-25)April 25, 1931
Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 2020(2020-01-17) (aged 88)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMiami 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

  • United States Congress. "Walter E. Powell (id: P000485)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.