Greg Walden

American politician (born 1957)

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Born: January 10, 1957
Age in 2026: 69
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Birth year: 1957

About Greg Walden

Gregory Paul Walden (born January 10, 1957) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 2nd congressional district from 1999 to 2021. He is a Republican. Walden is the son of three-term Oregon State Representative Paul E. Walden. In October 2019, Walden announced that he would not run for reelection in 2020. == Early life, education, and career == Walden was born in The Dalles, Oregon, the son of Elizabeth (née McEwen) and Paul Walden. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Oregon in 1981. Before being elected to Congress, Walden owned and ran radio stations. == Political career == Walden served as press secretary and chief of staff to Congressman Denny Smith from 1981 to 1987. He was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1988 and served in the House until 1995, when he was appointed to the Oregon State Senate to fill a vacancy that opened up when Wes Cooley was elected to the U. S. House. Walden rose to the position of assistant majority leader in the Senate and was considering a bid for Oregon Governor in 1994.

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Career and life highlights

Walden easily won the Republican primary and the November general election.
In 2006, Walden defeated Democratic nominee Carol Voisin, and in 2008 he won a sixth term with 70% of the vote over Democrat Noah Lemas and Pacific Green Tristin Mock.
After Senator Gordon Smith's defeat in the 2008 elections, Walden became the only Republican representing Oregon in Congress.
After the 2012 elections, Walden became chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Greg Walden timeline

2006In 2006, Walden defeated Democratic nominee Carol Voisin, and in 2008 he won a sixth term with 70% of the vote over Democrat Noah Lemas and Pacific Green Tristin Mock.
2008After Senator Gordon Smith's defeat in the 2008 elections, Walden became the only Republican representing Oregon in Congress.
2012After the 2012 elections, Walden became chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

The world when Greg Walden was born

Greg Walden was born in 1957. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1957

#1 song"All Shook Up" – Elvis Presley
Top movieThe Bridge on the River Kwai
Top TV showGunsmoke
Best-selling bookOn the Road – Jack Kerouac

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMilwaukee Braves win the World Series
Top headlineSoviet Union launches Sputnik — Space Race begins
Technology milestoneSputnik 1 becomes first artificial satellite in orbit
Defining fadHula hoops (early buzz)
Notable inventionFrisbee
World population2.87 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderDwight D. Eisenhower
Sports championMilwaukee Braves (World Series)
Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
U.S. population171.2M

1957 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Greg Walden's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1957	2026
Gas	$0.31	$3.45/gal
Average home	$12,200	$435,000
Average income	$6,700	$67,500
Minimum wage	$1.00	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$0.51	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.03	$0.73
Population	171.2M	341 million

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