HERSCHEL Walker is a former NFL pro turned Republican politician.
In August 2021, he announced that he would be running for senator in Georgia and is now up against Raphael Warnock for the state’s runoff election.
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Who is Herschel Walker?
Herschel Walker is a former football player turned politician who was born on March 3, 1962.
Originally from Wrightsville, Georgia, Walker played college football at the University of Georgia and is considered one of the greatest college football players of all time.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and went on to play in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New York Giants.
Walker retired at the end of the 1997 season as one of the most versatile NFL players of all time, gaining over 8k rushing yards, over 4k receiving yards, and over 5k kickoff yards, according to Big Time Football.
Is Herschel Walker running for senate?
Walker was voted in as the Republican candidate for Georgia in the 2022 primaries, putting him up against US Sen Raphael Warnock.
He has accused his Democratic opponent of pushing for what he calls the “Biden-Warnock agenda,” but has not specified what he plans to do differently.
Walker has said he supports agriculture, veterans, law enforcement, cultural conservatism, and mental health advocacy, but when asked about his stance on some topics, his answers have been evasive.
Reporters asked Walker what his stance is on abortion bans, and the Republican candidate said: “Have you asked my opponent? Don’t play games. You’re playing games.”
Walker was backed by former president Donald Trump in March 2021, who said in a statement: “[Walker] would be unstoppable, just like he was when he played for the Georgia Bulldogs, and in the NFL. He is also a GREAT person. Run Herschel, run!”
Walker blew away the competition in the Senate primaries, walking away with 68.2 percent of the Republican votes.
Candidate Gary Black came in second to Walker, with only 13.4 percent of the vote.
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Is Herschel Walker married?
When Walker is not on the camping trail, he can often be found at home, spending time with his family.
He is currently married to Julie Blanchard and they had reportedly been together for over a decade before tying the knot in May 2021.
Prior to his relationship with Blanchard, Walker was married to Cindy DeAngelis Grossman from 1983 to 2002.
During that time, they welcomed Walker’s son, Christian Walker.