Biographical tidbits about Walker

Birthplace: Ogden

Age: 73

Education: University of Utah, doctorate in education administration

Personal: Married to snack-food magnate Myron Walker; seven children, 25 grandchildren

Political: Succeeded EPA-bound Mike Leavitt in 2003 to become Utah's first female governor. Considered a moderate Republican. Lieutenant governor for 11 years. Former state House representative for her Salt Lake City Avenues district. Former candidate for the 2nd Congressional District. Briefly executive director for the state Department of Community and Economic Development under Gov. Norm Bangerter

Priorities in office: Advocacy for the poor and medically uninsured, literacy programs, affordable housing, day care for working families