Anthony Earl "Ford" Walker (born February 11, 1965) is an American politician, administrator, and sheriff deputy who served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 58th district for a brief period between April 2002 and January 2003.
[3] Prior to his election, Walker was a sheriff's deputy within the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, having graduated from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy.
[4] He faced former Democrat and community activist Isaiah Hair Jr. in the general election, winning on March 26 with over 75% of the vote..[4] Walker was on a total of six committees and sponsored zero bills during his nine-month tenure.
[2] Rodney L. Hubbard was the first individual to consider a potential primary challenge to Walker,[4] and entered the race shortly before the special election.
[5] Ford drew a total of two other primary challengers, those being former St. Louis School Board member and perennial candidate Bill Haas, businesswoman and educator Paris Bouchard Relator.