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Walton Bryan Stewart
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 2nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1955 – January 7, 1957 |
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| Preceded by | Michael F. O'Connell |
| Succeeded by | Norman Sussman |
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| Born | April 20, 1914 Henderson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 1976 (aged 62) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gertrude |
| Alma mater | Lane College |
Walton Bryan Stewart (born April 20, 1914 – died May 10, 1976) was an American teacher, factory worker, and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Stewart served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing a part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Early Life and Education
Stewart was born in Henderson, Tennessee. He went to Lane College and became a teacher there. He even became the principal of Chester County Training School. In 1944, Stewart moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There, he became involved in groups that supported workers' rights. He also joined the Democratic Party.
Political Career
Stewart was very active in the labor movement, which helps workers. For several years, he led the Democratic Party in his local area, called the 6th ward. He was chosen as a delegate to the 1952 Democratic National Convention. This meant he represented his state at a big meeting where the Democratic Party chose its candidate for president.
Serving in the State Assembly
In 1954, Stewart was elected to the Wisconsin House of Representatives. He represented the 2nd district of Milwaukee County. This was a new district. He won the primary election, which is when party members choose their candidate. He then won the main election against candidates from other parties.
While in the Assembly, he worked on the committee that handled elections. In 1956, he tried to get re-elected but lost the Democratic nomination to Norman Sussman. Stewart then ran as an "Independent Democrat" in the general election but did not win.
Later Years
Walton Stewart was the only African-American member of the Milwaukee Motion Picture Commission. This group reviewed movies. It was closed down in 1971.
Stewart continued his career as a teacher. He became the head of the mathematics department at Roosevelt Junior High School in Milwaukee. He passed away on May 10, 1976.
