Bob Walkup

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Robert E. Walkup (born November 14, 1936, in Ames, Iowa) is the current mayor of Tucson, Arizona. Mayor Walkup is a member of the Republican Party.

Walkup was elected to his current position on 2 November 1999, defeating Democratic former City Councilwoman Molly McKasson and local businessman Bob Beaudry. Benefitting from a split in the Democratic vote,[1] Walkup became the first Republican mayor of Tucson since 1983.[2] He was re-elected for a second term on 4 November 2003, narrowly defeating Democratic former Mayor Tom Volgy.[3] He was re-elected for a third term on 6 November 2007, defeating a Green Party candidate with 72% of the vote[4] after the Democrats failed to field a candidate.[5]

Walkup has a degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University and served in the U.S. Army. Before becoming involved in politics, he was an engineer and executive in the aerospace industry for 35 years. He worked for Rockwell International, Fairchild Republic, and Hughes Aircraft Company.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The Skinny: Top Dog", Tucson Weekly (2001-02-15). Retrieved on 7 March 2008. 
  2. ^ Jim Nintzel (2003-06-19). "City Hall Brawl", Tucson Weekly. Retrieved on 7 March 2008. 
  3. ^ Devin Simmons & Greg Holt (2003-11-05). "UA prof trails in mayoral election", Arizona Daily Wildcat. Retrieved on 7 March 2008. 
  4. ^ "2007 election results summary", USA Today (2007-11-07). Retrieved on 7 March 2008. 
  5. ^ Arthur H. Rotstein (2007-10-29). "Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup seen as likely to win third term", Fox11AZ.com. Retrieved on 7 March 2008. 

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