Kenneth T. Walker Jr.
49-year-old senior pastor at First Born Church of God and Christ; member of the Philadelphia Police Department's advisory committee. Previously ran for state House in 2016 against Rep. Curtis Thomas. Endorsed by Guardian Civic League (Black police officers) and Teamsters Local 502 CASA.
Chance of winning20%
Acts as spoiler that may inadvertently help Harris survive the 3-way split.
Background
49-year-old senior pastor at First Born Church of God and Christ; member of the Philadelphia Police Department's advisory committee. Previously ran for state House in 2016 against Rep. Curtis Thomas. Endorsed by Guardian Civic League (Black police officers) and Teamsters Local 502 CASA.
Stated positions · 5
- Public-school education funding
- Community policing and law-enforcement support
- Harm-reduction approach to drug crises
- Campaign office converted to food-distribution center
- Faith-community-based neighborhood reinvestment
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Faith community ties + Black police officers' endorsement give him a center-left lane
- Prior 2016 candidacy gives name recognition and donor list
- Community-service acts demonstrate retail ethic
Reasons to be skeptical
- 2016 House run was unsuccessful
- Pro-law-enforcement framing puts him at odds with progressive voters
- Splits change vote with McNeil, potentially reelecting Harris
Sources
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